Legendary actor Samuel L. Jackson has been performing in theater and film for more than four decades. Jackson was born…
This Day In History: December 20th A drive from Brooklyn to Queens, New York, turned out to be fatal for…
This Day In History: December 18th As a strong supporter of voting rights and upward mobility, Congressman George Henry White…
Here are a few moments that made history in the U.S. today—because OUR history is American History. In 1663, Queen…
Four notable historical events from This Day in U.S. History. Andrew Young’s U.N. Appointment (1976): Andrew Young was named Ambassador…
This Day In History: December 15th With classic films such as Boomerang and Bebe’s Kids in his repertoire, it is…
This Day In History: December 14th Politician, abolitionist and educator John Mercer Langston spent his career advocating for the advancement…
Ella Baker helped to inspire and guide emerging leaders of the Civil Rights Movement. She was also a key figure…
Painter and visionary Minnie Evans was born on December 12, 1892, in Long Creek, North Carolina. Evans’ work is unique…
Five Things To Know About Raven-Symoné! Child star turned award-winning actress Raven-Symoné has appeared on stage and in movies for…
Renowned poet and cultural icon Nikki Giovanni passed away on Monday, Dec. 9, at the age of 81, following her…
He reluctantly moved from focusing on civil rights to engaging in politics, ultimately becoming the first widely elected Black mayor…