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On this day in 1949, Jesse Blayton Sr. opened the first Black-owned radio station, WERD
After nearly 20 years of attempts by Black entrepreneurs to purchase a radio station, Jesse Blayton Sr. opened the first Black-owned station, WERD, on October 3, 1949,...
On this day in 1967, Thurgood Marshall was sworn in as the first Black U.S. Supreme Court justice
On October 2, 1967, Thurgood Marshall made history as he was sworn in as the first Black U.S. Supreme Court justice. Marshall’s appointment marked...
Sept. 27 is National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
September 27 is observed as National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NGMHAAD) – a day dedicated to shining a light on the impact of...
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass Honored at 2023 Phoenix Awards
During the 2023 Phoenix Awards at the Congressional Black Caucus’ 52nd Annual Legislative Conference in Washington D.C., Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass received the Foundation Chair’s...
Happy 55th Birthday to the Iconic Will Smith
From his early days as a fresh-faced rapper from West Philadelphia to becoming one of Hollywood’s most beloved and versatile actors, Will Smith has...