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Canadian-American inventor Elijah McCoy was born on this day in 1843
On May 2, 1843, Elijah McCoy, a Canadian-American inventor, was born in Ontario, Canada.
Raised by former slaves who had fled to Canada via the...
Professor, poet, and literary critic Sterling A. Brown was born on this day in 1901
On May 1, 1901, professor, poet, and literary critic Sterling A. Brown was born in Washington, D.C. He is best known for his work in educating...
On this day in 1992, The Cosby Show aired its final episode
On April 30, 1992, the NBC sitcom “The Cosby Show” aired its final episode. The groundbreaking show centered on an upper-middle-class Black family living...
On this day in 1889, Duke Ellington was born in Washington, D.C.
On April 29, 1889, Duke Ellington, an accomplished jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader, was born in Washington, D.C. Over a career spanning 50 years,...
On this day in 1886, blues icon Ma Rainey was born
Blues icon Ma Rainey, originally Gertrude Pridgett, was born on April 26, 1886. She earned the title “Mother of the Blues” for her pioneering...