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…
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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,…
July 25, 2023
On this day in 1984, legendary blues singer Big Mama Thornton passed away
Willie Mae “Big Mama” Thornton was born on December 11, 1926, in Alabama. Raised in a religious household, she discovered her passion…
July 21, 2023
On this day in 1959, the Boston Red Sox became racially integrated
On July 21, 1959, the Boston Red Sox became racially integrated. By signing infielder Elijah “Pumpsie” Green, the Red Sox became the…
July 20, 2023
On this day in 1967, the first national Black Power Conference convened
On July 20, 1967, more than a thousand people from a wide array of community organizations and other groups convened in Newark…
July 18, 2023
On this day 59 years ago, the Harlem Race Riot began after a Black teenager was fatally shot
Exactly 59 years ago today, on July 18, 1964, the Harlem Race Riot began after a 15-year-old Black teenager was fatally shot…
July 17, 2023
On this day in 1935, Diahann Carroll was born
Diahann Carroll was born in the Bronx, New York, on July 17, 1935. When she was an infant, the family moved to…
July 14, 2023
On this day in 1905, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture opened in Harlem
The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture opened in Harlem, New York, on July 14, 1905. The center is one of…
July 13, 2023
On this day in 1965, Thurgood Marshall was appointed as Solicitor General
On this day, July 13, in 1965, Thurgood Marshall was appointed by Lyndon B. Johnson to be the Solicitor General. After receiving…