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The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame unveiled its 2025 list of inductees, featuring trailblazing acts like OutKast and Salt-N-Pepa. OutKast —…
Alexis Herman, First Black U.S. Labor Secretary and Civil Rights Pioneer, Dies at 77 According to The New York Times, Alexis Herman,…
On April 25, 1944, one of the nation’s most vital philanthropic institutions, the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), was incorporated. Founded by…
On April 25, 1989, James Richardson was exonerated after spending 21 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit — the…
The Education Department will resume student loan collections May 5, ending a pandemic pause and putting millions of defaulted borrowers at financial…
On April 22, 1978, the One Love Peace Concert was held at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica. It brought together some…
On this day in 2016, Prince passed away at 57. His bold sound, boundary-breaking style, and cultural legacy continue to influence music…
On April 19, 1969, Black students at Cornell took over Willard Straight Hall, demanding justice and Black studies. Their protest reshaped campus…
Frank Brown broke barriers at UNC and beyond. As a scholar, dean, and mentor, his impact on education and equity won’t be…
April 16, 1862: Lincoln frees enslaved people in D.C. with a bold act of emancipation. Discover the history and impact behind this…
According to USA TODAY, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture — opened nine years ago to national acclaim…
On April 14, 1955, Elston Howard made history by becoming the first African American player to join the New York Yankees, breaking…