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With El Corazon, Steve Earle completes a remarkable triad that began shortly after his 1994 release from prison on heroin charges. He paints some…
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Earl Lloyd
Born: April 28, 1928
Birthplace: Alexandria, Va.
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On Oct. 30, 1950, Earl Lloyd became the first African-American to play in a National Basketball Association…
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