Today marks the 161st celebration of Juneteenth. First celebrated in 1866, the day commemorates the end of enslavement as it…
The Emancipation Proclamation, formally announced on January 1, 1863, was a significant milestone. But it did not end slavery in…
Drafted on June 17, 1986, by the Boston Celtics with the second pick in the NBA draft, University of Maryland…
The music that once defied the brutal tyranny of oppression has lost its master architect. Abdullah Ibrahim, the iconic jazz…
The Ebola outbreak in Congo could potentially be the worst recorded outbreak of the disease, according to the head of…
This Day In History: June 18th Modern-day reversible strollers and baby carriages are the work of African-American inventor W.H. Richardson.…
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Big Pharma is making billions off modern RSV vaccines, but a devastating new lawsuit alleges the foundation for that success…
The number of uninsured people living in the U.S. is rising, according to a new study released by KFF. According…
American Troops faced a crucial moment on June 17, 1775, during the Revolutionary War, as the British Army occupied Boston…
Karen Hunter and Dr. Danielle Hairston say the Karmelo Anthony case is not just about the courtroom outcomes but also…
Diverse Representation has been representing for Black women through its annual “Black Women in Sports Day” event, and this year it’s…