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Phil Donahue, Pioneering Talk Show Host, Dies at 88
Phil Donahue, the legendary “King of Daytime Talk” and creator of “The Phil Donahue Show,” passed away peacefully at 88 on Sunday, Aug. 18,...
This Day in History: Harlem Renaissance Author Wallace Thurman Born in 1902
Wallace Thurman, born on Aug. 16, 1902, was a pivotal figure in the Harlem Renaissance, known for his sharp literary voice and fearless exploration...
This Day in History: Joan Little Acquitted in Landmark 1975 Self-Defense Case
Joan Little was initially charged with the 1974 murder of a white jailer but was acquitted on August 15, 1975. Her defense argued that...
Omar Wins Minnesota Primary, Defeating Former City Council Member Samuels Again
Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, a member of the progressive “Squad” and outspoken critic of Israel’s actions in Gaza, has won her primary race...
This Day in History: August Wilson Wins Pulitzer Prize for “The Piano Lesson” in 1990
On August 12, 1990, American playwright August Wilson won the Pulitzer Prize for “The Piano Lesson,” one of the ten plays in his acclaimed “Pittsburgh...