Prior to the 1980s, African American music artists did not receive equal recognition and acclaim on television channels as their…
This Day In History: January 24th Afro-Puerto Rican historian Arturo Alfonso Schomburg amassed an extensive collection of items pertaining to…
This Day In History: January 23rd Amanda Berry Smith was a woman ahead of her time. Smith was born on…
On Jan. 22, 1906, Willa Brown was born in Glasgow, Kentucky, a woman who would become a pioneering figure in…
This Day In History: January 22nd With classic chart-topping hits such as “A Change Is Gonna Come,” “Twistin’ the Night…
On Jan. 21, 1831, Portsmouth officials publicly announced their intention to apply Ohio law to the city’s African American residents…
This Day In History: January 20th Renowned choir director and educator Dr. Eva Jessye was a trailblazer in the music…
Doctor Daniel Hale Williams was a pioneer in the medical field and even established his own hospital. In addition to…
This Day In History: January 17th Performer and actress Eartha Kitt captivated audiences with her versatility in film, theater, cabaret,…
This Day In History: January 16th Award-winning choreographer, actress, producer and director Debbie Allen has been a dynamic force in the world…
Carl Weathers, born Jan. 14, 1948, in New Orleans, built a rare career that bridged professional football and Hollywood stardom,…
This Day In History: January 13th Despite being born 70 years before women earned the right to vote, Charlotte E.…