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Legendary TV personality Don Cornelius was born in Chicago on Sept. 27, 1936. Before becoming the iconic host of “Soul Train,” Cornelius…
On Sept. 24, 1935, boxer Joe Louis made history as the first African-American to draw a $1 million purse in the field…
This week would have marked Jesse Owens’ 111th birthday. Born on Sept. 12, 1913, Owens was an American track and field athlete…
On Sep. 10, 1990, “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” premiered on NBC, marking the start of six seasons and 148 episodes of…
On Sept. 4, 1875, the Clinton Massacre began during a Republican rally in Clinton, Mississippi, to introduce candidates for the upcoming elections.…
On Aug. 28, 2008, Barack Obama made history by becoming the Democratic Party’s first African-American presidential nominee during the Democratic National Convention…
Aug. 26 marks the birthday of the legendary Valerie Simpson, a celebrated icon in the music industry whose contributions have left a…
Happy birthday to the incredible Loretta Devine, born on Aug. 21, 1949, in Houston. From discovering her passion for performing in high…
Wallace Thurman, born on Aug. 16, 1902, was a pivotal figure in the Harlem Renaissance, known for his sharp literary voice and…
Joan Little was initially charged with the 1974 murder of a white jailer but was acquitted on August 15, 1975. Her defense…
On August 12, 1990, American playwright August Wilson won the Pulitzer Prize for “The Piano Lesson,” one of the ten plays in his…
Director Spike Lee’s first feature-length film, “She’s Gotta Have It,” premiered in theaters on August 8, 1986. “She’s Gotta Have It” is a comedy…