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June 9: This Day in Black Music History

Black Music Month originated in 1979. President Jimmy Carter proclaimed the month of June as Black Music Month to celebrate the music, the achievements, births, important timelines, events and to remember those we lost.

3. Tamela Mann

Tamela Mann

1966: Happy Birthday to singer and actress Tamela Mann

June 9: This Day in Black Music History was originally published on blackamericaweb.com

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