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Tributes
R.I.P. Clarence Avant, Godfather of Black Entertainment (1931-2023)
A tribute to Clarence Avant, the Godfather of Black Entertainment, who passed away on August 13th, 2023 at age 92.
A tribute to Clarence Avant, the Godfather of Black Entertainment, who passed away on August 13th, 2023 at age 92.