Exclusive articles:
W.E.B. Du Bois was born on this day in 1868
Born on February 23, 1868, in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, W.E.B. Du Bois emerged as a prominent figure in sociology and history. His extensive studies...
On this day in 1950, Dr. J was born in Roosevelt, New York
Julius Erving, widely known as Dr. J, was born February 22, 1950, in Roosevelt, New York.
Attending the University of Massachusetts, Erving honed his skills...
On this day in 1965, Malcolm X was assassinated while preparing to address a crowd at the Audubon Ballroom
On this day in 1965, Malcolm X was assassinated while he was preparing to address a crowd of more than 400 guests for his...
On this day in 1992, John Singleton became the first African-American to receive a nomination for Best Director
On February 20, 1992, John Singleton made history as the first African-American to receive an Oscar nomination for Best Director for his film “Boyz...
On this day in 1957, LeVar Burton was born in Germany
LeVar Burton was born on February 16, 1957, in Germany. Burton pursued his education at the University of Southern California, supported by a theater...