On this day in 1963, Whitney Houston was born
Clay Cane
August 9, 2023
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
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On this day in 1986, Spike Lee’s “She’s Gotta Have It” premiered in theaters
Clay Cane
August 8, 2023
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 this day in 1960, Niger declared independence from French colonial rule
Clay Cane
August 3, 2023
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 this day in 1868, the 14th Amendment was officially declared and ratified
Clay Cane
July 28, 2023
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.
Giuliani Admits to False Statements About Georgia Election Workers in Trump’s 2020 Election Dispute; Claims Free Speech Protection
Clay Cane
July 27, 2023
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
On this day in 1847, the Republic of Liberia achieved independence
Clay Cane
July 26, 2023
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.
On this day in 1984, legendary blues singer Big Mama Thornton passed away
Clay Cane
July 25, 2023
Willie Mae “Big Mama” Thornton was born on December 11, 1926, in Alabama. Raised in a religious household, she discovered her passion for music at
President Biden To Honor Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley With National Monument
Clay Cane
July 24, 2023
The monument will tell the story of Till’s lynching and the heroic activism of his mother which helped to launch the Civil Rights Movement.
On this day in 1959, the Boston Red Sox became racially integrated
Clay Cane
July 21, 2023
On July 21, 1959, the Boston Red Sox became racially integrated. By signing infielder Elijah “Pumpsie” Green, the Red Sox became the last major league
On this day in 1967, the first national Black Power Conference convened
Clay Cane
July 20, 2023
On July 20, 1967, more than a thousand people from a wide array of community organizations and other groups convened in Newark to discuss the
Las Vegas Police Serve Search Warrant Connected to Murder of Tupac Shakur
Clay Cane
July 19, 2023
Nearly 27 years after Tupac Shakur’s death, Las Vegas police announced that a search warrant was served in connection with the investigation into the murder
On this day 59 years ago, the Harlem Race Riot began after a Black teenager was fatally shot
Clay Cane
July 18, 2023
Exactly 59 years ago today, on July 18, 1964, the Harlem Race Riot began after a 15-year-old Black teenager was fatally shot by a white
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