John Amos, the Emmy-nominated actor known for his iconic roles in “Good Times,” “Roots,” and more, has passed away. He…
This Day In History: September 27th Without the contributions of music composer W.C. Handy, the blues genre and legends such…
The content of her novels ranges from self-help and feminism to politics and capitalism which is very indicative of the…
The Fugitive Slave Act was passed by the United States Congress on September 18, 1850, as part of a compromise…
Rosa Parks’ decision to face arrest rather than move to the back of the bus in Montgomery, Alabama led to…
This Day In History: September 17th Representation in television and media has been a constant struggle for the African-American community…
Legendary Actress Whoopi Goldberg Was Born Award-winning actress and comedian Whoopi Goldberg has been entertaining audiences since the 1980s. Goldberg…
This Day In History: September 13th Gifted scholar Alain LeRoy Locke is often considered by many to be the father…
On September 12, 1992, Mae C. Jemison became the first Black woman to travel to space. Jemison, an astronaut and…
Guinea Bissau, formerly Portuguese Guinea, gained full independence from Portugal on September 10, 1974. Its neighbors are the Atlantic Ocean,…
Tina McElroy Ansa, revered author and journalist from Macon, died on Tuesday (Sept. 10). She was 74. Born in Macon,…
This Day In History: September 4th The first day of high school can easily bring out a variety of emotions…