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1865: The 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which abolished slavery, was adopted by the 38th Congress. Ratification was completed December 6, 1865.
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Don’t get me wrong. I have nothing against The Cosby Show. It’s not only one of the best black sitcoms to ever be produced, but one of the best sitcoms, period. But when it comes to ranking black sitcoms, The Cosby Show is the “Thriller” of the medium. It will almost always land at the […]
A master of storytelling, Toni Morrison was the first Black woman to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature. The Pulitzer Prize winning novelist and legendary professor is known for the vivid black characters brought to life in her novels that recreate the Black experience. Morrison’s novels often illuminate themes of slavery, racism, and identity, but […]
Etta Moten sings for President Roosevelt at a White House Dinner. It is the first time an African American actress performs at the White House in 1934.
It’s tax time again, and if you are like me you hate this time of year. There are so many things to consider and to know to make sure you get right with Uncle Sam. I spent a few minutes talking to Allah Funderburke of ACE Financial to learn more about what we should know […]
Harlem Globetrotters formed in 1927. They are the only sports team to have a star on “Hollywood’s Walk of Fame” and have won more than 22,500 games.
American television personality, Oprah Winfrey, whose syndicated daily talk show is among the most popular was born in Kosciusko, Miss in 1954.
In 1970, Arthur Ashe, first Black male to win Wimbledon, is denied entry to South African Open due to Ashe’s sentiments on S.Africa’s racial policies.
Check out Jazmine Sullivan talking about her biggest inspiration “Way Black When”.
Professing to be “unbossed and unbought,” Shirley Chisholm was the first black female major-party candidate for President of the United States, and the first black woman to be elected to Congress. Chisholm wasn’t intent on winning the presidency, but was steadfast on challenging conventions and showing Black America that they could aim high. She set […]
Check out Trey Songz talk about one of his biggest influences growing up.
