Today In History William Henry Hastie was an American lawyer, judge, educator, public official, and civil rights advocate. Hastie was inaugurated the first African American to serve as Governor of…
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"I picked up a camera because it was my choice of weapons against what I hated most about the universe: racism, intolerance, poverty. I could have easily picked up a knife or a gun, like many of my c…
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Marshall Walter "Major" Taylor (November 26, 1878 – June 21, 1932) was an African-American professional cyclist. Even by modern cycling standards, Taylor could be considered the greatest American spr…
“Celebrated comic actor John Witherspoon, best known for his iconic role as Willie Jones in the Friday series, has died. He was 77… Witherspoon began his stand-up comedy career in the 1970s, where h…
Today We Honor Don Cheadle Don Cheadle, actor, film producer and philanthropist rose to prominence in the late 1990s and the early 2000s. Cheadle is the recipient of multiple accolades, including t…
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On February 17, 1942, Huey P Newton, founding member of the revolutionary socialist Black Panther Party (BPP), was born in Monroe, Louisiana. Newton described his early activism in the Party, which…
Darryl George, 18, showed up for class on Tuesday at Barbers Hill High School in Mont Belvieu, Texas, before being removed and placed back into in-school suspension for his natural hairstyle.
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Today We Honor The Voice Luther Vandross Luther Vandross’ voice and distinct singing style led to not only monumental success, but an instant recognition when you hear him singing–through your stere…
"My dad sold crack and got murdered at 22. My main role model in life was in the streets, as were almost all of my peers. I started attending Eastern Michigan University at the same age my dad died;…
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Ramsey Lewis Down Beat Magazine May 1965
Decades after his original nomination went missing, one of the first Black members of the Army's elite Green Berets will receive the Medal of Honor. Catherine Herridge originally reported on this two years ago, and caught up with Ret. Col. Paris Davis as he reacts to his new honor.
ISLAND - "The Proxy Billionaire / The Experiment" - Airdate: March 21, 1981. WOODY
A great guitarist and a humble and kind gentleman.
