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The Unifics

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The Unifics were an American soul group from Washington, D.C.. Contents 1 History 2 Members 3 Singles 4 External links 5 References History In 1966 a group of students at Washington D.C.'s Howard University formed the group Al & the Vikings. Consisting of singer/songwriter Al Johnson, Tom Fauntleroy, Marvin Brown, Bob Hayes, and George Roland, the group changed its name during its first year to the Unique Five and later to the Unifics. Known for their smooth harmonies and their dapper attire (including their trademark white gloves, black light effects and strobe light excitement), the Unifics soon gathered a large following in the D.C. area and began to attract attention elsewhere. Unfortunately, outside obligations of the various members also created a number of personnel changes that often confused the group's most loyal fans. Hayes, Roland left in 1967 and Fauntleroy left in 1972 (Fauntleroy leaving to remain in school) and the gro...

Howard University

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Howard University Former names Howard Normal and Theological School for the Education of Teachers and Preachers Motto Veritas et Utilitas Motto in English "Truth and Service" Type Private, HBCU Established March 2, 1867  ( 1867-03-02 ) Academic affiliations TMCF NAICU ORAU AASCU CUWMA Endowment $685.8 million (2016) [1] President Wayne A.I. Frederick Provost Anthony Wutoh Students 10,300 [2] Location Washington, D.C. , U.S. 38°55′20″N 77°01′10″W  /  38.92222°N 77.01944°W  / 38.92222; -77.01944 Coordinates: 38°55′20″N 77°01′10″W  /  38.92222°N 77.01944°W  / 38.92222; -77.01944 Campus Urban; 300 acres (1.2 km 2 ) Newspaper The Hilltop Colors Blue, White and Red [3]                    Nickname Bison & Lady Bison Sporting affiliations NCAA Division I – MEAC Website www2.howard.edu Howard University ( HU or simply Howard ) is a federally chartered, private, coeducational, non...