Entertainer Sammy Davis, Jr.

On December 8, 1925, Samuel “Sammy” George Davis Jr. was born to an African-American father, Samuel Davis Sr., and an Afro-Cuban mother, Elvira Sanchez, who both worked as vaudeville dancers. After Elvira left her family behind, as well as the performance group, Sammy Davis Jr. took his mother’s place in…

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Ernie Davis: 1st African-American to win Heisman Trophy

Photo: Cleveland Browns Ernest “Ernie” Davis was born on December 14, 1939, in New Salem, Pennsylvania. A three-time All-American halfback, Davis led Syracuse University to the national championship during his sophomore year. In 1961, Davis became the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy and the first black athlete to…

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Tavares Lee Davis, Baltimore, MD

This is one sociopath I feel obligated to warn all women about. I have worked with him for over 4 years — just at different locations. In June he finally disclosed how he has wanted to be with me or many years, but out of respect of my earlier long…

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Timeline: Troy Davis execution

By Bill Rankin The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Aug. 19, 1989: About 1 a.m., off-duty Savannah police Officer Mark Allen MacPhail is working security for a Burger King when a disturbance breaks out in the parking lot. MacPhail hurries to investigate and is shot and killed. He leaves a wife, an 18-month-old…

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