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It's important to debunk the myths of Africa being this benighted continent civilized only when white people arrived. In fact, Africans had been creators of culture for thousands of years before. These were very intelligent, subtle and sophisticated people, with organized societies and great art.
Keith Carradine, Actor (1949) |
Benny Carter, Musician (1907) |
William M. Daley, Politician (1948) |
Kool Moe Dee, Musician (1962) |
Roger Federer, Athlete (1981) |
George Gerbner, Journalist (1919) |
Brian Harvey, Musician (1974) |
Alija Izetbegovic, Activist (1925) |
Dino De Laurentiis, Director (1919) |
Ernest Lawrence, Scientist (1901) |
George Canning, Statesman (1827) |
Ernst Haeckel, Scientist (1919) |
James Irwin, Astronaut (1991) |
Shirley Jackson, Novelist (1965) |
John H. Johnson, Businessman (2005) |