According to Sports Illustrated, Dick Crews — the first Black men’s basketball player at the University of Washington — has died at 89 after a
According to Essence Magazine, Clarence O. Smith, one of its four founding pioneers, passed away on April 21 at the age of 92. Smith helped
On April 22, 1978, the One Love Peace Concert was held at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica. It brought together some of reggae’s biggest
On this day in 2016, Prince passed away at 57. His bold sound, boundary-breaking style, and cultural legacy continue to influence music and inspire millions.
A new book reveals Biden’s aides hid signs of cognitive decline from Democrats and the public, fueling backlash over mismanagement and gaslighting.
New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker is going full marathon mode, clocking over 13 hours and continuing on the Senate floor, torching the Trump-Musk administration’s agenda.
On this day (April 1) in 1905, Clara McBride — later known as “Mother Hale” — was born in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Orphaned by
On March 28, 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. traveled to Memphis, Tennessee, to support Black sanitation workers striking for dignity, fair wages, and better
Aretha Franklin, the legendary “Queen of Soul,” was born on this day, March 25, 1942, in Memphis, Tennessee. Known for her powerful voice and unforgettable
Mia Love, who made history as the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, has died at the age of 49. Love, the daughter of
According to USA Today, Mia Love, the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, died Sunday at age 49 in her Utah home, surrounded by
Academy Award-winning designer Paul Tazewell made history at the 97th Oscars on Sunday, March 2, 2025, becoming the first Black man to win Best Costume
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