On this day in 1986, Solange Piaget Knowles was born in Houston, beginning a career that would move across music,…
This Day In History: June 23rd “Don’t blink or you’ll miss her,” was a popular joke amongst fans attending track…
This Day In History: June 22nd World-renowned dancer and choreographer Katherine Dunham become known for her unique dance interpretation skills…
This Day In History: June 21st Joseph Rainey used his tenure in office to enhance and provide opportunities to the…
This Day In History: June 20th Singer and songwriter Lionel Richie has released more than 10 albums over the span…
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…
This Day In History: June 18th Modern-day reversible strollers and baby carriages are the work of African-American inventor W.H. Richardson.…
American Troops faced a crucial moment on June 17, 1775, during the Revolutionary War, as the British Army occupied Boston…
Denmark Vesey’s Plans For Rebellion Fail Denmark Vesey planned what would have been the largest slave revolt in U.S. history…
So I was scrolling Substack when I saw this photo above: a neon yellow sign taped to a counter that…
On this day in 1864, Congress passed a law requiring equal treatment for Black Union soldiers in pay, arms, equipment,…