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On July 23, 2009, the literary world mourned the loss of Everette “E” Lynn Harris, a New York Times bestselling author whose…
On July 17, 1967, the world lost legendary jazz saxophonist John Coltrane passed away at the age of 40 due to liver…
Born on July 16, 1862, Ida B. Wells was a formidable crusader against lynching and an active participant in the women’s rights…
Mary McLeod Bethune was born on July 10, 1875. Her parents, former slaves, recognized the power of education. In 1904, she opened…
Jaden Smith, born July 8, 1998, celebrates his 26th birthday today. As an actor, musician, and activist, Smith has made significant strides…
On July 5, 1975, Arthur Ashe made history as the first Black man to win Wimbledon, defeating defending champion Jimmy Connors. Ashe…
On July 3, 1861, boxer Peter “The Prince” Jackson was born in Saint Croix. Moving to Australia as a child, Jackson began…
On July 2, 1777, Vermont became the first territory to abolish slavery. In setting this groundbreaking example, Vermont’s legislature also extended voting…
NBA legend Samuel Jones was born June 24, 1933. Selected by the Boston Celtics in the 1957 NBA Draft, he spent his…
On June 17, 1972, security guard Frank Wills exposed the Watergate break-in. Although President Richard M. Nixon and Washington Post star reporters…
Charles Rangel was born on June 11, 1930, in New York City. Celebrating his 94th birthday today, Rangel’s legacy spans over five…
On June 7, we celebrate what would have been the 66th birthday of Prince, a musical genius who transformed the landscape of popular…