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Kenny Akers
Jan 81 min read
Fannie M. Jackson
Fannie M. Jackson, an esteemed educator and trailblazer, was born on January 8, 1836. She is the first Black woman to graduate from a...
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Kenny Akers
Jan 81 min read
Zora Neale Hurston
Zora Neale Hurston, a renowned writer, was born on January 7, 1901. She was a literary force who left an indelible mark on American...
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Kenny Akers
Jan 81 min read
W.B. Purvis successfully patented the fountain pen
On January 7, 1890, an essential milestone in the history of writing instruments was achieved when W.B. Purvis successfully patented the...
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Kenny Akers
Jan 82 min read
Dame Shirley Bassey A Vocal Powerhouse and Cultural Icon
Dame Shirley Veronica Bassey, born on January 8, 1937, in Cardiff, Wales, is a Welsh singer who became one of Britain's most famous...
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Kenny Akers
Jan 62 min read
Mamie Till Mobley, the mother of lynched teenager Emmett Till, passed away at the age of 81
On January 6, 2003, the world bid farewell to a remarkable woman whose strength and determination forever changed the course of history....
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Kenny Akers
Jan 62 min read
John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie.
On January 6, 1993, the world mourned the loss of a true musical genius, John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie. With his passing, the music...
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Kenny Akers
Jan 42 min read
Andrew "Rube" Foster: The Architect of the Negro National League
Andrew "Rube" Foster: The Architect of the Negro National League In American sports history, few figures stand as tall as Andrew "Rube"...
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Kenny Akers
Jan 42 min read
In memory of Archie Alphonso Alexander (1888-1958)
On January 4, 1958, the world mourned the loss of a remarkable individual, Archie Alphonso Alexander. His passing in Des Moines, Iowa,...
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Kenny Akers
Jan 42 min read
Grace Bumbry, a renowned opera singer
Grace Bumbry, a renowned opera singer, has left an indelible mark on the world of classical music through her exceptional talent,...
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Kenny Akers
Jan 32 min read
Edward Brooke: Pioneering Leadership and the Path to the U.S. Senate
Edward William Brooke, born on October 26, 1919, in Washington, D.C., was an American lawyer and politician who made history as the first...
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Kenny Akers
Jan 12 min read
Lee, Herbert (1912–1961) civil rights activist who was murdered by a state legislator.
Lee, Herbert (1912–1961) - Birthday On January 1, 1912, a remarkable individual named Herbert Lee was born in Liberty, Mississippi. His...
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Kenny Akers
Dec 30, 20232 min read
Bo Diddley
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...
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Kenny Akers
Dec 30, 20232 min read
Aesha Ash
Aesha Ash, born on December 30, 1977, in Rochester, New York, is a remarkable individual who has made significant contributions to the...
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Kenny Akers
Dec 30, 20232 min read
Dr. Miles V Lynk
Dr. Miles V Lynk — In history, countless individuals have made significant contributions to their respective fields, breaking barriers...
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Kenny Akers
Dec 29, 20232 min read
Rosalie Reddick Miller: Breaking Barriers in Dentistry
Rosalie Reddick Miller: Breaking Barriers in Dentistry Dr. Rosalie Reddick Miller, a trailblazing African American dentist, made history...
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Kenny Akers
Dec 29, 20232 min read
Wilma Rudolph
Wilma Rudolph — A Trailblazer in Athletics Wilma Rudolph, an extraordinary African American Olympic athlete, left an indelible mark on...
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Kenny Akers
Dec 28, 20232 min read
Booker T. Washington
On November 14, 1915, Booker T. Washington passed away at the age of 59, leaving behind a profound impact on the African-American...
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Kenny Akers
Dec 27, 20232 min read
Edmund Dede
Edmund Dede, born on November 20, 1827, in New Orleans, Louisiana, was a remarkable musician and composer whose talent and contributions...
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Kenny Akers
Dec 27, 20232 min read
Taylor, Ruth Carol
Taylor, Ruth Carol, was born on December 27, 1931, in the vibrant city of Boston, Massachusetts. She was welcomed into the world by her...
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Kenny Akers
Dec 27, 20233 min read
Judith Jamison
The world witnessed a remarkable event as Judith Jamison graced the stage for the first time with Alvin Ailey's American Dance Theatre....
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