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The following list includes African-American singers, composers, rappers, pianists, and other musicians who have contributed to the…
Because hurricanes often occur at the same time, officials assign short, distinctive names to the storms to avoid confusion among weather stations, coastal bases, and ships at sea. Since 1953…
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