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On this day in 1977, Alex Haley received the Pulitzer Prize in journalism for “Roots”
On April 18, 1977, author and historian Alex Haley received the Pulitzer Prize in journalism for his groundbreaking novel “Roots: The Saga of an...
DJ Mister Cee, Iconic Figure in Hip-Hop and Radio, Dies at 57
Legendary DJ Mister Cee has passed away at the age of 57, as confirmed by his family and reported by HOT 97.
Hailing from Brooklyn, Mister...
On this day in 1972: Sammy Davis Jr. breaks barriers as the first African-American Oscars host; Isaac Hayes wins for ‘Shaft’
On April 10, 1972, Sammy Davis Jr. made history as the first African-American to host the Academy Awards. Sharing hosting duties with Alan King,...
Rev. Cecil Murray, Esteemed L.A. Pastor and Civil Rights Leader, Passes Away at 94
Los Angeles pastor, civil rights advocate, and community leader, Rev. Dr. Cecil Murray, passed away on Friday night at the age of 94, following...
On this day in 1960, the African National Congress was banned in South Africa
The African National Congress (ANC) was banned on this day in 1960. In 1912, the ANC emerged as South Africa’s governing party with a...