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On Nov. 13, 1956, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Alabama’s laws permitting segregation on public buses. The landmark decision marked a…
On Nov. 11, 1915, Xavier University of Louisiana opened its doors in New Orleans, beginning its mission to educate Native American and…
Edward William Brooke III, a Howard University graduate, made history as the first African American elected to the U.S. Senate by popular…
Lawrence Douglas Wilder made history as America’s first Black governor when he was elected in Virginia on Nov. 7, 1989.
On this day, Oct. 24, 1996, Berry Gordy, the visionary founder of Motown Records, received a star on the Hollywood Walk of…
On Oct. 18, 1961, Wynton Marsalis, a native of New Orleans, was born. He is regarded as one of the world’s greatest…
On Oct. 17, 1888, Capital Savings Bank, the first Black-owned and operated bank in the United States, was founded in Washington, D.C.…
On Oct. 14, 1964, Martin Luther King Jr. became the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize at age 35, recognized for…
Born on Oct. 10, 1917, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, Thelonious Sphere Monk became one of the most influential figures in jazz…
Frank Robinson, after an illustrious career as an outfielder and base runner with 586 home runs, made history on Oct. 9, 1974,…
Happy 83rd birthday to Chubby Checker! Born on Oct. 3, 1941, as Ernest Evans in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Checker is best known for…
Today, Oct. 1, marks the 100th birthday of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter. Carter, who served as the 39th President from 1977…