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Well-wishers come out to see James Brown statue taken down
The temporary relocation of a landmark statue is one of the first steps in developing the James Brown Linear Park into a downtown destination.
James Brown’s ‘name was never on the arena,’ board chief claims; photos show otherwise
His name was never on the arena,” Cedric Johnson said of the Godfather of Soul. Our photos of the original building show the ...
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[Opinion] A Peek into the Estate of James Brown, 'The Godfather of Soul'
James Brown also heralded as “The Godfather of Soul” and “The Hardest Working man in Show Business” left an extraordinary legacy after his passing in 2006. With a colorful and extravagant persona, ...
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James Brown’s 92nd birthday launches new scholarship fund
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – To celebrate the Godfather of Soul, James Brown’s 92nd birthday, his family announced the launch of the James Brown’s ‘Don’t Be A Dropout Scholarship Fund’ as a ...
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Why are they changing the name of the new James Brown Arena? - MSN
Feb 12, 2025; Augusta, Georgia, USA; The Augusta Judicial Center is seen behind James Brown Arena. Demolition began with about two months of interior demolition, and moved outside in late 2024.
The James Brown Experience is coming to Southampton
The James Brown Experience is coming to Southampton. The show will be held at Mayflower Studios on Friday, September 5, and is now officially in association with The James Brown Family Foundation. The ...
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How to apply for scholarship in honor of James Brown - MSN
FILE - In this July 6, 2005 file photo, James Brown performs on stage during the Live 8 concert at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, Scotland. The family of entertainer James Brown has reached a ...