African American politicians David Dinkins and L. Douglas Wilder made history in politics on this day in 1989. Former Manhattan…
This Day In History: November 5th From civil rights issues to international affairs, Barbara M. Watson and Victoria Jackson Gray…
Legendary producer Quincy Jones died Sunday, Nov. 3, at his home in California, surrounded by his family. He was 91 years…
Carol Moseley Braun made history on November 3, 1992, when she became the first African American woman elected to the…
This Day In History: November 2nd Businesswoman Maggie L. Walker established the St. Luke Penny Savings Bank on November 2,…
Ten years ago on this day (Oct. 6) “The Karen Hunter Show” debuted on Sirius XM airwaves-paving the way for…
Cissy Houston, the Grammy-winning singer and mother of the late singer Whitney Houston, has died at 91. The news was…
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…