Two Comedians, Sinbad and Tracy Morgan, Were Born What do Tracy Morgan and Sinbad have in common? Outside of being…
Astronomer, mathematician and urban planner, Benjamin Banneker, was born on this day in 1731. Banneker was primarily self-educated but that…
This Day In History: November 8th From the theater stage to television and movie screens, actresses Esther Rolle and Alfre…
This week, the world witnessed powerful moments of progress and compassion. From Cuba’s recovery aid and Nigeria’s polio progress to…
Who were the first people to eat collard greens? Food historians believe that the cultivation of the ancient leafy vegetable…
Human rights are under siege, the environment is unraveling and dissent is being crushed. Every day, people around the world,…
Preacher and co-founder of the Free African Society, Absalom Jones, was born on November 6, 1746, in Sussex, Delaware. Jones…
In the latest episode of Women in America, hosts Pari and Eve talk with Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon about how…
On Tuesday’s election night, while the nation was focused on the history being made in New York, New Jersey and…
The Obamacare open enrollment period kicked off last Saturday in most states, and sadly, uncertainty continues to loom over the…
In my last reflection, I spoke about Dakar, Senegal — a city pulsing with ambition, rhythm and resilience. It’s where…
On November 5, 1968, Shirley Chisholm made American political history by becoming the first African American woman elected to the…