When it opened to fanfare in 1951, the Elmwood West shopping center at South 7th and Leggett streets was the first suburban center between Fort Worth and El Paso. Merchants gave away refreshments and door prizes, including a 1951 Studebaker.
Current Mark Ronson collaborator Wale is the latest special guest scheduled to perform with The Roots at the Green Apple Festival’s festivities at Washington, DC’s National Mall. As previously reported, a number of special guests will join The Roots onstage throughout their headlining performance, including Doug E. Fresh, Ne-Yo, Talib Kweli, will.i.am and Chrisette Michele.
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