On this day in 1962, Ray Charles earned his third No. 1 hit
Clay Cane
June 2, 2023
On June 2, 1962, music legend Ray Charles, one of the founding fathers of soul music, earned his third No. 1 hit with his cover
Posts tagged: on this day
Tag: on this day
On this day in 1943, civil rights activist James Chaney was born
Clay Cane
May 30, 2023
On May 30, 1943, civil rights activist James Chaney was born in Meridian, Mississippi. Tragically, his life was cut short in June 1964, at the
The legendary Pam Grier turns 74 today
Clay Cane
May 26, 2023
Pam Grier’s contributions to cinema and her relentless pursuit of empowerment have forever altered the landscape of the industry.
On this day in 1944, Patti LaBelle was born in Philadelphia
Clay Cane
May 24, 2023
Patti LaBelle was born on May 24, 1944, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. LaBelle’s journey in the music industry began in the early 1960s when she formed
On this day in 1973, Maxwell was born
Clay Cane
May 23, 2023
Maxwell, also known as Gerald Maxwell Rivera, was born on May 23, 1973. He is known for his smooth, soulful voice and contemporary R&B sound.
On this day in 1930, Lorraine Hansberry was born in Chicago
Clay Cane
May 19, 2023
Lorraine Hansberry was born in Chicago on May 19, 1930. She enrolled at the University of Wisconsin in Madison as a painting major then switched
The iconic Janet Jackson turns 57 years old today
Clay Cane
May 16, 2023
Janet Jackson, the iconic singer and performer, was born on May 16, 1966. Her career in music began at an early age when she performed
On this day in 1911, Kappa Alpha Psi was chartered in Indiana
Clay Cane
May 15, 2023
Kappa Alpha Psi, a largely Black college fraternity, was chartered in the state of Indiana on May 15, 1911. The charter with the state came
AMERICAN URBAN RADIO NETWORKS © 2017 - 2023
The Nation’s Only African-American Owned and Controlled Radio Network
