On this day in 1937, Shirley Bassey was born
Clay Cane
January 8, 2024
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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On this day in 1970, Clifton R. Wharton Jr. made history by becoming president of Michigan State University
Clay Cane
January 2, 2024
On this day in 1970, Clifton R. Wharton Jr. made history by becoming the president of Michigan State University, marking the first time an African-American
National Black Nurses Association Relocates Annual Conference from Florida to San Francisco, Citing Racial Concerns
Clay Cane
December 15, 2023
The National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) has made the decision to move its annual conference from Hollywood, Florida, to San Francisco due to what it
Remembering John Mercer Langston on His Birthday: A Trailblazer in Education and Politics
Clay Cane
December 14, 2023
Born on this day (Dec. 14) in 1829, John Mercer Langston was a congressman, attorney, diplomat, and esteemed educator. He served as the founding dean
Happy birthday to the legendary Jamie Foxx
Clay Cane
December 13, 2023
Happy birthday to the legendary Jamie Foxx who turns 56 years old today (Dec. 13). A distinguished Oscar-winning actor, Foxx’s career spans decades, marked by
Emmy Award-Winning Actor André Braugher Passes Away at 61
Clay Cane
December 13, 2023
André Braugher, a veteran actor, passed away at 61 years old following a brief undisclosed illness. Braugher’s legacy spans various iconic shows and films. From his
Vice President Harris Breaks 19th Century Record with 32nd Tie-Breaking Senate Vote
Clay Cane
December 6, 2023
Vice President Kamala Harris made history by surpassing a nearly two-century-old Senate record, casting her 32nd tie-breaking vote to advance a new federal judge’s confirmation
Delaware State University Achieves Enrollment Milestone with 23% Increase Since 2020, Sets Sights on Future Growth
Clay Cane
December 4, 2023
Delaware State University, the historically black institution in Dover, Delaware, proudly declared a new enrollment milestone, as reported by WHYY. President Dr. Tony Allen shared that the university
36th Anniversary of World AIDS Day: Reflecting on Progress and Ongoing Challenges in HIV/AIDS Fight
Clay Cane
December 1, 2023
Today is World AIDS Day. Every year on December 1, the world unites to observe World AIDS Day — a solemn yet hopeful occasion that
On this day in 1908, Adam Clayton Powell Jr., the first African American Congressman from New York, was born
Clay Cane
November 29, 2023
Born on November 29, 1908, Adam Clayton Powell Jr. was the first African American elected to Congress from New York, marking him as the first
Virginia State University, an HBCU, to Host 2024 Presidential Debate, a First in U.S. History
Clay Cane
November 28, 2023
Virginia State University has been chosen as the site for one of the 2024 presidential debates, marking the first time a historically Black college or
On this day in 1841, Amistad Rebellion survivors set sail from New York City, bound for their African homeland
Clay Cane
November 27, 2023
On November 27, 1841, 35 survivors of the Amistad Rebellion set sail from New York City, bound for their African homeland. These individuals, belonging to
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