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Video | Kerry Washington Delivers the 2013 Commencement Address at Geroge Washington University

(Photo by Kris Connor/Getty Images) 3 Chics loves Kerry Washington, Activist, Actress, and now she holds an Honorary Doctorate Degree from GWU. Keery’s another smart, beautiful, talented, and AWE-INSPIRING sister. Dr. Kerry Washington: Transcript of speech here: Thank you sister … Continue reading

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Wednesday Open Thread

Erica Abi Wright (born February 26, 1971),[1] better known by her stage name Erykah Badu (pronounced /ˈɛrɨkə bɑːˈduː/), is an American recording artist, record producer and actress. Her work includes elements from R&B, hip hop and jazz.[1] She is best known … Continue reading

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Tuesday Open Thread

Ledisi Anibade Young (pronounced /ˈlɛdɨsiː/ born July 9, 1978) is an American recording artist, singer-songwriter, record producer, CEO and actress. Her first name means “to bring forth” or “to come here” in Yoruba.[1] Ledisi is known for her jazz influenced … Continue reading

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Monday Open Thread

Gladys Maria Knight  (born May 28, 1944), known as the “Empress of Soul”,[1][2] is an American R&B/soul singer-songwriter, actress, businesswoman, humanitarian, and author. She is best known for the hits she recorded during the 1960s and 1970s, for both the … Continue reading

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Tuesday Open Thread

Janet Damita Jo Jackson (born May 16, 1966) is an American recording artist and actress. Born in Gary, Indiana, and raised in Encino, Los Angeles, she is the youngest child of the Jackson family of musicians. She first performed on … Continue reading

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Saturday Open Thread

Macy Gray (born Natalie Renee McIntyre; September 6, 1967),[1][2] also credited as Natalie Hinds in her music, is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress, famed for her distinctive raspy voice[3] and a singing style heavily influenced … Continue reading

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Thursday Open Thread

Patti Labelle  (born Patricia Louise Holte; May 24, 1944) is an American singer and actress. She fronted two groups, Patti LaBelle and the Bluebelles, which received minor success on the pop charts in the 1960s, and Labelle, which received acclaim … Continue reading

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Saturday Open Thread

Mary J Blige  (surname pronounced /ˈblaɪʒ/; born January 11, 1971), also known as Mary J. Blige, is an American singer, producer, songwriter, actress, and rapper. A recipient of nine Grammy Awards and many other honors, Blige has recorded eight multi-platinum … Continue reading

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Wednesday Open Thread

Janet Damita Jo Jackson (born May 16, 1966) is an American recording artist and actress. Born in Gary, Indiana, and raised in Encino, Los Angeles, she is the youngest child of the Jackson family of musicians. She first performed on … Continue reading

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