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On this day in 1917, painter Jacob Lawrence was born in Atlantic City
On September 7, 1917, legendary painter Jacob Lawrence was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey. He became a pioneer in the realm of African...
On this day in 1947, Sylvester James was born
Singer Sylvester James was born on September 6, 1947. Sylvester was a singer, songwriter, and performer known for his contributions to the disco and...
Dollar General Pledges $2.5M to Aid Jacksonville Community Following Tragic Shooting
Dollar General will donate more than $2.5 million to nonprofit organizations and other efforts to heal the traumatized community where a white supremacist fatally...
Missouri Judge Orders Trial for 84-Year-Old Who Shot Honor Student After Mistaken Doorbell Ring
A Missouri judge ruled Thursday that an elderly white man must stand trial for shooting and seriously injuring unarmed Black teenager Ralph Yarl in...
On this day in 1900, Booker T. Washington founded the National Negro Business League
On this day in 1900, Booker T. Washington made history by founding the National Negro Business League in Boston. The pioneering organization emerged as...