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On this day in 1927, Coretta Scott King was born

Clay Cane April 27, 2023

Coretta Scott King was born in Marion, Alabama, on April 27, 1927. She would marry civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and work

On this day in 1951, Luther Vandross was born

Clay Cane April 20, 2023

With hits like “Wait For Love,” “Here and Now,” “Power of Love/Love Power” and “Don’t Want to Be a Fool,” Vandross became an eight-time Grammy winner.

On this day in 1924, jazz singer Sarah Vaughan was born

Clay Cane March 27, 2023

Sarah Vaughan was born on March 27, 1924, in Newark, New Jersey. Vaughan began singing in church as a child and later performed in local

On this day in 1897, Marian Anderson was born in Philadelphia

Clay Cane February 27, 2023

Marian Anderson, who became one of the most celebrated singers during the 20th century, was born on Feb. 27, 1897, in Philadelphia. Anderson’s career took

On this day in 1868, W. E. B. Du Bois was born

Clay Cane February 23, 2023

W. E. B. Du Bois was born on this day in 1868 in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. Du Bois received his Bachelor’s degree from Fisk University

Bo Diddley was born on this day in 1928

Clay Cane January 23, 2023

Bo Diddley was born on this day in 1928.Bo Diddley was known as an original and influential rock and roll singer who influenced other artists

Oprah knows how to throw a surprise party

Tanya Hart July 11, 2022

Oprah Winfrey threw a surprise celebration of life this week for her 88-year-old father, Vernon. He’s been suffering from cancer, so Oprah gathered some of