African American Hero of the Day

African American Almanac
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What popular actor became a star with his television series The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air?

  • He is also a Grammy Award-winning rap artist.
  • He was in the blockbuster films Independence Day and Men in Black.
  • He married actress Jada Pinkett.
  • He is a philanthropist, supporting causes in disaster relief and children's health.

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