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The Chavis Chronicles
The Godfather of Soul's Daughter
Season 4
Episode 401
Deanna Brown-Thomas, daughter of legendary soul singer James Brown, the Godfather of Soul, shares little known facts about her famous father, his business savvy, historic support of the civil rights movement and how his charity is impacting the lives of needy children today.
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