VBHMC-Celebrities (Full Name-No Spaces)

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  1. 4. One of the best-selling solo artists of all-time & known as "The Voice" for her powerful, gospel-rooted singing
  2. 7. First Black woman to win the Best Actress award at the Oscars for her role in "Monster's Ball"
  3. 8. Often called "The Greatest"& is considered among the greatest boxers of all-time
  4. 9. Is known for his distinctive voice & starred in "Million Dollar Baby" & "The Shawshank Redemption"
  5. 11. Creator of popular TV shows such as: "Grey's Anatomy", "Bridgerton", "Scandal"
  6. 12. Nicknamed as "Black Mamba" and played for Los Angeles Lakers
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  1. 1. Has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, more than any other woman or man during the open era
  2. 2. Known as the King of Pop
  3. 3. Was the first African American to win all of the following awards: Emmy, Grammy, Tony & Oscar
  4. 5. Hosted the highest-rated daytime TV talk show
  5. 6. A Reggae musician who voiced messages of love, unity, and social justice
  6. 10. Became the first African-American to be elected President of the U.S.A