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The First Female Deputy Solicitor General of the U.S. Was Born Jewel Lafontant was a political advisor and lawyer who…
Known by many as the “Mother of Blues,” Ma Rainey could take over any stage with her strong presence and…
This Day In History: April 26th In modern times, the concept of an ironing board seems quite simple, but in…
This Day In History: April 25th In a sport that consists of more than 65% Black athletes, it may surprise…
This Day In History: April 24th Whether you know him as Coach Robinson from The Steve Harvey Show (1996) or…
Granville T. Woods, Inventor of the First Telephone, Was Born Granville T. Woods, an American inventor often referred to as…
This Day In History: April 20th Luther Vandross is an award-winning singer with chart-topping hits such as “Never Too Much,”…
This Day In History: April 20th Lester Aglar Walton held a variety of roles, including civic leader, journalist and diplomat…
Physician and Activist, James McCune Smith, Was Born James McCune Smith, the first licensed Black physician in America, was born…
This Day In History: April 16th Reigning as the overall top scorer in NBA history, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, spent his 20-year…
Asa Philip Randolph, founder of the March on Washington and the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, was born on April…