September 6, 2023
On this day in 1947, Sylvester James was born
Singer Sylvester James was born on September 6, 1947. Sylvester was a singer, songwriter, and performer known for his contributions to the…
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August 23, 2023
On this day in 1900, Booker T. Washington founded the National Negro Business League
On this day in 1900, Booker T. Washington made history by founding the National Negro Business League in Boston. The pioneering organization…
August 21, 2023
On this day in 1904, William “Count” Basie was born
Legendary bandleader, composer, and jazz pianist William “Count” Basie was born in Red Bank, New Jersey, on Aug. 21, 1904. As a…
August 16, 2023
On this day in 1963, the first U.S. postage stamp designed by a Black artist was placed on sale
Artist Georg Elliot Olden featured a broken chain on the first African American-designed stamp to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Emancipation…
August 15, 2023
On this day in 1938, United States House Representative Maxine Waters was born
United States House Representative Maxine Waters, who represents California’s 43rd congressional district, was born on August 15, 1938, in Kinloch, Missouri. In…
August 14, 2023
On this day in 1966, Halle Berry was born in Cleveland, Ohio
On August 14, 1966, Halle Berry was born in Cleveland, Ohio. She is a trailblazer in the entertainment industry who would go…
August 11, 2023
Today marks the 50th anniversary of hip hop
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…
August 9, 2023
On this day in 1963, Whitney Houston was born
Today, we celebrate what would have been the 60th birthday of the legendary Whitney Houston, a voice that touched the hearts of…
August 8, 2023
On this day in 1986, Spike Lee’s “She’s Gotta Have It” premiered in theaters
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…
August 3, 2023
On this day in 1960, Niger declared independence from French colonial rule
On August 3, 1960, Niger triumphantly declared its independence from French colonial rule, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s history. After…
July 28, 2023
On this day in 1868, the 14th Amendment was officially declared and ratified
On July 28, 1868, a pivotal moment in American history occurred as the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution was officially…
July 26, 2023
On this day in 1847, the Republic of Liberia achieved independence
The Republic of Liberia achieved its long-awaited independence on July 26, 1847. Since then, July 26 has become a cherished national holiday,…