Ebony on the scene

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Caption: IN LOUISVILLE, Muhammad Ali, at the dedication of the Muhammad Ali Center, is joined by his wife Lonnie,and daughters Jamillah and Rasheda Ali-Walsh. Inside the Center, a variety of exhibits chronicle the life of the three-time heavyweight champion, who many consider to be "the greatest of all time."

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Caption: IN MONROVIA, LIBERIA, President-elect Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf arrives at the election announcement ceremony after she was confirmed as the winner in Liberia's first elections since the end of its 14-year civil war. The historic election makes her Africa's first elected female president. She is a longtime political activist and economist who defeated international soccer star George Weah with 59.4 percent of the votes to Weah's 40.6 percent.

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Caption: IN LOS ANGELES, fashion is exhibited in a variety of forms by some topnotch celebrities who style and profile in the spotlight. The stylish group includes actresses Megan Good and Persia White, and singers Ciara and Ashanti, who, in addition to her musical talents, has also begun to focus on the big screen.

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Caption: IN HOLLYWOOD, actresses Tchina Arnold, Tisha Campbell-Martin and Kimberly Elise form a trio of beauty and talent. At right, Diana Ross, who received an Academy Award nomination for her role in Lady Sings the Blues, celebrates the release of the commemorative DVD of the 1972 film. Shonda Rhimes, creator of the hit show Grey's Anatomy, is joined by cast members of the show who celebrate after the show was honored with a Diversity Award.

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