Born on January 25, 1938, in Los Angeles, Etta James, a gospel prodigy and musical icon, began her remarkable musical journey at the age of
Arthur A. Schomburg, a Puerto Rican historian, writer, and researcher, was born on January 24, 1817. Renowned for his activism and dedication to preserving African-American
The Black population in the United States has experienced significant growth from 2002 to 2022, witnessing a 32 percent increase, equivalent to 11 million people.
Spelman College, the private women’s liberal arts institution in Atlanta, recently announced a groundbreaking $100 million gift, marking the largest single donation ever received to
The U.S. Education Department has announced an acceleration in the provision of student loan relief for eligible borrowers. As reported by USA Today, the agency
New York Rep. Jamaal Bowman is taking a stand to hold the federal government accountable for the enduring impacts of slavery and systematic racism by
Born on January 17, 1942, in Louisville, Kentucky, Muhammad Ali, the Olympic gold medalist and former heavyweight champion boxer, was a highly recognizable figure in
The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) has revealed groundbreaking news: HBCUs are set to receive a historic $100 million gift from the Lilly Endowment, marking
The Zulu-British War, which was triggered by the escalating encroachment of the British Empire onto the territory of the Zulu nation, began on this day
According to the Associated Press, Harry Dunn, a former police officer who defended the U.S. Capitol during the January 6 insurrection, has announced his candidacy
Fisk University, initially known as Fisk Free Colored School, was founded on January 9, 1866. In Nashville, Tennessee, the institution emerged during the post-Civil War
Shirley Bassey was born on January 8, 1937, in Tiger Bay, U.K. Her legendary career spans decades, making her an icon in the world of
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