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On this day in 1866, Fisk University was founded
Fisk University, initially known as Fisk Free Colored School, was founded on January 9, 1866. In Nashville, Tennessee, the institution emerged during the post-Civil...
On this day in 1937, Shirley Bassey was born
Shirley Bassey was born on January 8, 1937, in Tiger Bay, U.K. Her legendary career spans decades, making her an icon in the world...
On this day in 1970, Clifton R. Wharton Jr. made history by becoming president of Michigan State University
On this day in 1970, Clifton R. Wharton Jr. made history by becoming the president of Michigan State University, marking the first time an...
National Black Nurses Association Relocates Annual Conference from Florida to San Francisco, Citing Racial Concerns
The National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) has made the decision to move its annual conference from Hollywood, Florida, to San Francisco due to what...
Remembering John Mercer Langston on His Birthday: A Trailblazer in Education and Politics
Born on this day (Dec. 14) in 1829, John Mercer Langston was a congressman, attorney, diplomat, and esteemed educator. He served as the founding...