Aug. 26 marks the birthday of the legendary Valerie Simpson, a celebrated icon in the music industry whose contributions have left a mark on the
The final night of the Democratic National Convention was electrifying, as Kamala Harris delivered a powerful speech that showcased her vision for the future and
Happy birthday to the incredible Loretta Devine, born on Aug. 21, 1949, in Houston. From discovering her passion for performing in high school to earning
The Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago opened with a night of history, reflection, and renewed determination, as Vice President Kamala Harris took the top
Phil Donahue, the legendary “King of Daytime Talk” and creator of “The Phil Donahue Show,” passed away peacefully at 88 on Sunday, Aug. 18, surrounded
Wallace Thurman, born on Aug. 16, 1902, was a pivotal figure in the Harlem Renaissance, known for his sharp literary voice and fearless exploration of
Joan Little was initially charged with the 1974 murder of a white jailer but was acquitted on August 15, 1975. Her defense argued that Little,
Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, a member of the progressive “Squad” and outspoken critic of Israel’s actions in Gaza, has won her primary race in
On August 12, 1990, American playwright August Wilson won the Pulitzer Prize for “The Piano Lesson,” one of the ten plays in his acclaimed “Pittsburgh Cycle”
Director Spike Lee’s first feature-length film, “She’s Gotta Have It,” premiered in theaters on August 8, 1986. “She’s Gotta Have It” is a comedy that follows Nola
Representative Cori Bush of Missouri, one of the most outspoken progressives in the House, lost her primary on Tuesday to Wesley Bell, a county prosecutor
African Americans were guaranteed the right to vote when President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act on August 6, 1965. The bill banned
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