This Day In History: May 9th Writer, orator and physician were just some of the titles held by Harlem Renaissance…
The family of Roger Fortson, a U.S. airman who was shot in his own home by a Florida sheriff’s deputy…
This Day In History: May 8th In a field that was known for being dominated by men, Mary Lou Williams…
Willie Mays was a young phenom out of Alabama who, when stepping onto the field for his MLB debut with…
This Day In History: May 5th With over a century’s worth of publications, the Chicago Defender has made its mark…
Educator And Activist, Nannie Helen Burroughs, Was Born Influential educator and social activist Nannie Helen Burroughs was born on May…
Max Robinson, founder of the National Association of Black Journalists and the first Black to anchor a national network broadcast…
This Day In History: April 29th The stories of ruling women often go untold in history or are overshadowed by…
The Originator of Big Bands, Duke Ellington, Was Born Renowned jazz musician and pianist Duke Ellington was born on April…
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…