Born on Oct. 10, 1917, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, Thelonious Sphere Monk became one of the most influential figures in jazz history. Monk moved
Frank Robinson, after an illustrious career as an outfielder and base runner with 586 home runs, made history on Oct. 9, 1974, by becoming Major
Cissy Houston, a two-time Grammy-winning gospel and soul singer who performed alongside legends like Aretha Franklin, has died at 91, according to The Associated Press.
Vice President Kamala Harris is set to make a major media push this week as early voting kicks off, with a series of high-profile interviews
Happy 83rd birthday to Chubby Checker! Born on Oct. 3, 1941, as Ernest Evans in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Checker is best known for his iconic song
John Amos, the beloved star of “Good Times” and “Roots,” passed away on Aug. 21 in Los Angeles at the age of 84, his representative
Dikembe Mutombo, the Hall of Fame center known for his iconic finger wag and humanitarian efforts, passed away at the age of 58 due to
Today, Oct. 1, marks the 100th birthday of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter. Carter, who served as the 39th President from 1977 to 1981, and
Legendary TV personality Don Cornelius was born in Chicago on Sept. 27, 1936. Before becoming the iconic host of “Soul Train,” Cornelius began his career
The search is part of ongoing investigations into Adams’ fundraising and ties to Turkey, including potential improper contributions linked to his 2021 mayoral campaign.
According to the Associated Press, North Carolina Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson has hired a law firm to investigate a CNN report alleging he made
On Sept. 24, 1935, boxer Joe Louis made history as the first African-American to draw a $1 million purse in the field of boxing. Born
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