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On May 31, 1909, the National Negro Committee, an influential group of leaders for social change, held its first meeting in New…
On May 30, 1943, civil rights activist James Chaney was born in Meridian, Mississippi. Tragically, his life was cut short in June…
Pam Grier's contributions to cinema and her relentless pursuit of empowerment have forever altered the landscape of the industry.
Patti LaBelle was born on May 24, 1944, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. LaBelle’s journey in the music industry began in the early 1960s…
Maxwell, also known as Gerald Maxwell Rivera, was born on May 23, 1973. He is known for his smooth, soulful voice and…
Lorraine Hansberry was born in Chicago on May 19, 1930. She enrolled at the University of Wisconsin in Madison as a painting…
On May 18, 1896, the United States Supreme Court ruled in Plessy v. Ferguson to uphold a Louisiana state law allowing “separate…
Janet Jackson, the iconic singer and performer, was born on May 16, 1966. Her career in music began at an early age…
Kappa Alpha Psi, a largely Black college fraternity, was chartered in the state of Indiana on May 15, 1911. The charter with…
Although blocked by white Southerners from being seated in the U.S. Senate, Pinchback was named acting governor from December 9, 1872, to…
Heavyweight boxer Charles “Sonny” Liston was born on May 8, 1932, in St. Francis County, Arkansas. Liston fought his way to boxing…
On May 5, 1905, the influential Black newspaper, the Chicago Defender, was founded by Robert S. Abbott. The paper was the first…