Kenny Akers

Fannie M. Jackson, an esteemed educator and trailblazer, was born on January 8, 1836. She is the first Black woman to graduate from a...

Zora Neale Hurston, a renowned writer, was born on January 7, 1901. She was a literary force who left an indelible mark on American...

On January 7, 1890, an essential milestone in the history of writing instruments was achieved when W.B. Purvis successfully patented the...

Dame Shirley Veronica Bassey, born on January 8, 1937, in Cardiff, Wales, is a Welsh singer who became one of Britain's most famous...

On January 6, 2003, the world bid farewell to a remarkable woman whose strength and determination forever changed the course of history....

On January 6, 1993, the world mourned the loss of a true musical genius, John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie. With his passing, the music...

Andrew "Rube" Foster: The Architect of the Negro National League In American sports history, few figures stand as tall as Andrew "Rube"...

On January 4, 1958, the world mourned the loss of a remarkable individual, Archie Alphonso Alexander. His passing in Des Moines, Iowa,...

Grace Bumbry, a renowned opera singer, has left an indelible mark on the world of classical music through her exceptional talent,...

Edward William Brooke, born on October 26, 1919, in Washington, D.C., was an American lawyer and politician who made history as the first...

Lee, Herbert (1912–1961) - Birthday On January 1, 1912, a remarkable individual named Herbert Lee was born in Liberty, Mississippi. His...

Bo Diddley On December 30, 1928, the world was blessed with the birth of a musical legend, Bo Diddley. Born as Ellas Otha Bates in...

Aesha Ash, born on December 30, 1977, in Rochester, New York, is a remarkable individual who has made significant contributions to the...

Dr. Miles V Lynk — In history, countless individuals have made significant contributions to their respective fields, breaking barriers...

Rosalie Reddick Miller: Breaking Barriers in Dentistry Dr. Rosalie Reddick Miller, a trailblazing African American dentist, made history...

Wilma Rudolph — A Trailblazer in Athletics Wilma Rudolph, an extraordinary African American Olympic athlete, left an indelible mark on...

On November 14, 1915, Booker T. Washington passed away at the age of 59, leaving behind a profound impact on the African-American...

Edmund Dede, born on November 20, 1827, in New Orleans, Louisiana, was a remarkable musician and composer whose talent and contributions...

Taylor, Ruth Carol, was born on December 27, 1931, in the vibrant city of Boston, Massachusetts. She was welcomed into the world by her...

The world witnessed a remarkable event as Judith Jamison graced the stage for the first time with Alvin Ailey's American Dance Theatre....