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Jazz great Thelonious Monk covered Time magazine on Feb. 28, 1964.
This Day in Black History: Feb. 28, 1964 Jazz great Thelonious Monk covered Time magazine on Feb. 28, 1964. Jazz pianist and composer Thelonious Monk was a giant of American music. On Feb. 28, 196
Tasha Smith
Tasha Smith Tasha Smith (born February 28, 1971) is an American actress, director and producer. She began her career in a starring role on the NBC comedy series Boston Common (1996–97), and she
Private First Class James Anderson, Jr.
Private First Class James Anderson, Jr. The first Black U.S. Marine to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor, Private First Class James Anderson, Jr. died on February 28, 1967 during an unconsci
Phillis Wheatley, the first African-American woman to publish a book, died at the age of 31 on Feb. 28, 1784.
This Day in Black History: Feb. 28, 1784 Phillis Wheatley, the first African-American woman to publish a book, died at the age of 31 on Feb. 28, 1784. Phillis Wheatley only lived to be 31, but s
Did You Know a Black Woman Invented the Home Security System?
Did You Know a Black Woman Invented the Home Security System? | WATCH Story by Ny MaGee • Marie Van Brittan Brown was an American nurse who, in 1966, invented a video home security system to see
Keke Palmer Has Welcomed Her First Child: "Born During Black History Month, With a Name to Match"
Keke Palmer Has Welcomed Her First Child: "Born During Black History Month, With a Name to Match" Story by Monica Sisavat • Keke Palmer is a mom! The 29-year-old actor gave birth to her first chil
Dexter Gordon
Dexter Gordon Dexter Gordon (February 27, 1923 – April 25, 1990) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist, composer, bandleader, and actor. He was among the most influential early bebop musicians, wh
Debi Thomas FIRST BLACK WINTER OLYMPIC MEDALIST
Debi Thomas Debra Janine Thomas (born March 25, 1967) is an American former figure skater and physician. She is the 1986 World champion, the 1988 Olympic bronze medalist, and a two-time U.S. natio
Marian Anderson
Marian Anderson Marian Anderson (February 27, 1897 – April 8, 1993) was an American contralto. She performed a wide range of music, from opera to spirituals. Anderson performed with renowned orc
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THE POWER STARRING JOHN LEGUIZAMO SET TO PREMIERE ON PRIME VIDEO MARCH 31ST
CULVER CITY, California— From trophy to tyrant, outcast to outlaw, loner to leader, mayor to mutineer … how will The Power transform you? Today, Prime Video debuted the electrifying official trailer a
Congressman James E O'Hara
Congressman James E O'Hara James Edward O'Hara (February 26, 1844 – September 15, 1905) was an American politician and attorney who in 1882, after Reconstruction, was the second African American t