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On This Day: Vanessa Williams Becomes First Black Miss America
On Sept. 17, 1983, Vanessa Williams made history at just 20 years old when she became the first Black woman crowned Miss America. Born...
Teena Marie’s Daughter Announces Book and Biopic
On Sept. 12, Alia Rose — daughter of the late singer Teena Marie — appeared on SiriusXM’s “The Clay Cane Show” and dropped some...
Tramell Tillman Becomes First Black Man to Win Emmy for Supporting Actor in a Drama
Tramell Tillman has made Emmy history, according to Variety. On Sunday night, the “Severance” star became the first Black man to win outstanding supporting...
Remembering Barry White, Born on This Day in 1944
On Sept. 12, 1944, Barry Eugene Carter — later known as Barry White — was born in Galveston, Texas.
Raised in a family of gospel...
Educators, Faith Leaders Challenge Trump on Immigration Raids Near Schools
National teachers unions and faith leaders have joined forces to challenge President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, arguing that arrests near schools and churches traumatize...