On Oct. 17, 1888, Capital Savings Bank, the first Black-owned and operated bank in the United States, was founded in Washington, D.C. The bank played
Vice President Kamala Harris has introduced an “Opportunity Agenda for Black Men,” aimed at providing more economic opportunities for this crucial voting bloc. The plan
On Oct. 14, 1964, Martin Luther King Jr. became the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize at age 35, recognized for his leadership in
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
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