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Gayl Jones
Gayl Jones is known for capturing the oral tradition of Black women in the form of modern literature, as in her novels Corregidora (1975) and Eva's Man (1976). Her 1998 novel, The Healing, was a…Gayle, Crystal
(Brenda Gayle Webb) singerBirthplace: Paintsville, Ky.Born: 1/9/51The Healing
Author:Gayl JonesPublisher:Beacon Press The vernacular tradition in black literature is a strong one, from Zora Neale Hurston down to Alice Walker. The Healing, Gayl Jones' first book in more…Ted Haggard
Ted Haggard was a leading American evangelical preacher when he became entangled in a sex scandal in 2006. Haggard graduated from Oral Roberts University in 1978, and in 1985 he and his wife Gayle…John GAYLE, Congress, AL (1792-1859)
GAYLE John , a Representative from Alabama; born in Sumter District, S.C., September 11, 1792; pursued classical studies and was graduated from South Carolina College at Columbia in 1813; studied…Thomas Gayle MORRIS, Congress, NM (1919)
MORRIS Thomas Gayle , a Representative from New Mexico; born in Eastland County, Tex., August 20, 1919; moved to New Mexico; served as an enlisted man in the United States Navy from November 12,…Jones, Jim
(Encyclopedia) Jones, Jim, 1931–78, American religious leader, b. Lynn, Indiana. An influential Indianapolis preacher from the 1950s and onetime head of the city's Human Rights Commission, Jones…Jones, Bill T.
(Encyclopedia) Jones, Bill T. (William Tass Jones), 1952–, American dancer and choreographer, b. Bunnell, Fla. A gay African American who has experienced dual prejudices, he has often brilliantly…Jones, John Paul
(Encyclopedia) Jones, John Paul, 1747–92, American naval hero, b. near Kirkcudbright, Scotland. His name was originally simply John Paul. After the Revolution Jones was sent to Europe to collect…Jones, Robert Tyre, Jr.
(Encyclopedia) Jones, Robert Tyre, Jr. (Bobby Jones), 1902–71, American golfer, b. Atlanta, Ga. A lawyer, he became a golf devotee. Jones won the National Open (1923, 1926, 1929–30), the National…Trending
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