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'Gordon Parks: 100 Years' Debuts in NY
The Root Recommends: A new exhibit that honors the centennial of an influential photographer and artist.
End of an Era for Hal Jackson and Radio
The pioneering DJ's death at age 96 comes as the curtains close on a radio company that he helped found.
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