A man involved in the riverboat brawl in Montgomery, Ala., is having his legal fees covered via a GoFundMe page. After Reggie Ray, the Alabama
Artist Georg Elliot Olden featured a broken chain on the first African American-designed stamp to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation. It was
United States House Representative Maxine Waters, who represents California’s 43rd congressional district, was born on August 15, 1938, in Kinloch, Missouri. In her over four
On August 14, 1966, Halle Berry was born in Cleveland, Ohio. She is a trailblazer in the entertainment industry who would go on to shatter
On August 11, 1973, Clive “DJ Kool Herc” Campbell’s mixes at his baby sister’s back-to-school party ignited a cultural revolution that would reshape the musical
This week, Forbes released their “50 Over 50″ list, which showcases powerful women – and over half of the women are Black women. The list
Today, we celebrate what would have been the 60th birthday of the legendary Whitney Houston, a voice that touched the hearts of millions and left
Director Spike Lee’s first feature-length film, “She’s Gotta Have It,” premiered in theaters on Aug. 8, 1986. “She’s Gotta Have It” is a comedy about
On August 3, 1960, Niger triumphantly declared its independence from French colonial rule, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s history. After decades of struggle
On July 28, 1868, a pivotal moment in American history occurred as the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution was officially declared and ratified.
Rudy Giuliani has conceded in a court filing that he made false and defamatory statements about two Black Georgia election workers while serving as former
The Republic of Liberia achieved its long-awaited independence on July 26, 1847. Since then, July 26 has become a cherished national holiday, celebrated with great pride and unity by Liberians, as it symbolizes their enduring spirit and the triumph of liberty over oppression.
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