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afrotumble · 8 months
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Philanthropist Jacqueline Avant Honored with Opening of Children and Family Center in Her Name
Activist and former U.S. Ambassador to the Bahamas Nicole Avant on Friday helped open the Jacqueline Avant Children and Family Center at the MLK Medical Campus in the Watts-Willowbrook community of Los Angeles, CA in memory of her mother. “My family and I are thrilled and honored to celebrate the unveiling of the Jacqueline Avant Children and Family Center,” Nicole Avant said. “For over 50 years,…
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howardtuniverse · 2 months
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I can’t make speeches. That’s not my life. I make deals.
~ Clarence Avant (1931-2023)
#BHM #TheGreatsWeLostThisYear #RIP #TheBlackGodfather #RockAndRollHOFer
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julio-viernes · 8 months
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Cambio de tercio, de los tiros pasamos a dos noticias corporativas que hay que dar. Curiosamente el tiburón de la industria, el llamado "padrino de la música negra" (Sarah Vaughan, Jimmy Smith, Freddie Hubbard, Bill Withers, Michael Jackson, y un largo etcétera) falleció sólo una semana después que su contratado en Sussex Records, Sixto Rodriguez.
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writemytruth-bhp310 · 9 months
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The late Clarence Avant’s Tabu Records was a cornerstone of my youth; here are their 30 greatest jams!
A tribute to Clarence Avant and his greatest record label; a ranking of Tabu's 30 greatest jams! #ClarenceAvant #RIPClarenceAvant #TabuRecords #SOSBand #Cherrelle #AlexanderOneal #Brainstorm #JimmyJam #TerryLewis
(August 21, 2023).  Clarence Avant, the beloved music entrepreneur who started several record labels and was known by some in the industry as “The Black Godfather,” died August 13 in Los Angeles.  He was 92 years old. The late industry mogul was a driving force who was credited not only with starting his own many business ventures but inspiring others—like Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, L.A. Reid &…
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God Father Of Black Entertainment: Passes Away At The Age Of 92
Clarence Avant, whose unofficial title of" Black Godfather" gauged the worlds of music, sports, entertainment and politics, failed Sunday at his home in Los Angeles, according to a statement from his family. No cause of death was given; He was 92 times old." It's with a heavy heart that the Avant/ Sarandos family announces the end of Clarence Alexander Avant," said a statement from his children, Nicole and Alexander, and son- in- law Ted Sarandos. Read More
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thewhitneyhoustonblog · 8 months
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Whitney and Clarence Avant (1931-2023)
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Capitaine Ira Clarence Eaker devant un chasseur Boeing P-12 – 1930's
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Ira Clarence Eaker était un général de l'United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) qui a notamment commandé la 8e Air Force pendant la seconde guerre mondiale.
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afrotumble · 9 months
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Watch "The Black Godfather | Trailer | Netflix" on YouTube
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[EN] 🇺🇸 Clarence Avant, known as the "Black Godfather," passed away at 92. His influence spanned music, sports, entertainment, and politics. He started as a nightclub manager and went on to manage artists like Lalo Schifrin and Jimmy Smith. Avant founded record labels, supported artists like Bill Withers and Sixto Rodriguez, and played a key role in selling Stax Records. He became the first Afro-American board member at PolyGram, advised presidents, and mentored figures like L.A. Reid and Babyface. Avant's legacy celebrates his high-reaching achievements as an industry mentor and trailblazer.
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[FR] 🇺🇸 Clarence Avant, également connu sous le nom de "Black Godfather", est décédé à 92 ans. Son influence a touché la musique, le sport, le divertissement et la politique. Il a débuté en tant que gérant de boîte de nuit avant de devenir manager d'artistes tels que Lalo Schifrin et Jimmy Smith. Avant a créé des maisons de disques, soutenu des artistes tels que Bill Withers et Sixto Rodriguez, et a joué un rôle crucial dans la vente de Stax Records. En tant que premier membre afro-américain du conseil d'administration de PolyGram, il a conseillé des présidents et guidé des figures comme L.A. Reid et Babyface. Son héritage célèbre ses réalisations audacieuses en tant que mentor et pionnier de l'industrie.
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Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones. 🙏🏾🕊️
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cartermagazine · 9 months
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The Incomparable Clarence Avant
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