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Captain Paul Cuffe made waves in business

It was not an easy start for Paul Cuffe. He was born in 1759 on Cuttyhunk Island, the son of Coffe Slocum, an African slave, and Ruth Moses, a Wampanoag Native American woman. More »

Smokin' Joe Frazier leaves powerful legacy

"Work is the only meaning I've ever known. Like the man in the song says, I just gotta keep on keepin' on." - Joe Frazier Years ago in a Philadelphia slaughterhouse, an aspiring young boxer trained in the early mornings by punching sides of beef. More »

Heavy D's grieving family: Rapper had 'heart of gold'

As authorities seek the cause of rapper Heavy D's unexpected death, his family released a statement saying they were "devastated" by their loss. More »