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This Day in History: Adam Clayton Powell Sr. Born in 1865
On May 5, 1865, pastor and civil rights activist Adam Clayton Powell Sr. was born in Franklin County, Virginia. After a troubled youth, he...
Trump Administration Cancels Black Community Vaccine Study Before Results Analyzed
According to the Associated Press, a federally funded vaccine awareness study focused on a Black Denver community was abruptly canceled by the Trump administration...
Acclaimed Jazz Vocalist Andy Bey Dies at 85
Andy Bey, the acclaimed jazz singer known for his remarkable four-octave range, died April 26 at the Actors Fund Home in Englewood, New Jersey....
Clarence O. Smith, Essence Co-Founder and Marketing Trailblazer, Dies at 92
According to Essence Magazine, Clarence O. Smith, one of its four founding pioneers, passed away on April 21 at the age of 92.
Smith helped...
This Day in History: Final Episode of “The Cosby Show” Airs in 1992
On April 30, 1992, the final episode of “The Cosby Show” aired, marking the end of a groundbreaking run on NBC. For eight seasons,...