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| | Gossett, Louis, Jr. -- Britannica Student Encyclopedia |
 | | U.S. character actor Louis Gossett, Jr., was born on May 27, 1936, in Brooklyn, N.Y. A talented athlete, he began acting at age 17 after a leg injury jeopardized his basketball career. |
| | The “Brown Bomber,” Joe Louis was the world heavyweight boxing champion for almost 12 years—the longest reign in the history of the heavyweight division. |
| | An African American Catholic priest of national renown, the Rev. George Clements made headlines fighting against the ailments of modern society such as drug addiction, crime, racial discrimination, and inadequate childcare. |
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