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Gregory Hines American dancer, actor, and choreographer Gregory Hines, in full Gregory Oliver Hines, (born February 14, 1946, New York, New York, U.S.—died August 9, 2003, Los Angeles, California)

Black History Month: Celebrating Jerry Lawson, The Man Who Invented Video Games Story by Stacey Henley • It's Black History Month, and that means we're going to see a celebration of iconic Black f

Frederick Douglass United States official and diplomat Frederick Douglass, original name Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey, (born February 1818, Talbot county, Maryland, U.S.—died February 20,

Richard Allen Born into slavery in 1760, Richard Allen later bought his freedom and went on to found the first national Black church in the United States, the African Methodist Episcopal Church, in

The Floacist Natalie "the Floacist" Stewart (born 13 February 1979) is an English rapper, singer, songwriter, spoken word artist, poet, and actress. Born in Germany and raised in London, she perfor

Rev. Henry Highland Garnet A great orator of the 19th century, minister, abolitionist and educator (Rev. Henry Highland Garnet) died on February 13, 1882 in Monrovia, Liberia at age 66. Garnet beca

Oldest Black-Owned Businesses in America Story by Craig Donofrio • Black businesses are rich in history. From newspapers to banks to restaurants and more, Black-owned businesses are an integral pa

Little Known Black History Fact: Joseph Searles On February 13, 1970, Joseph Searles became the first African American member of the New York Stock Exchange. The Kansas State University graduate wa

1923 February 13 First all-Black professional basketball team organized On February 13, 1923, the New York Renaissance, the first all-Black professional basketball team, is organized. The Renaissan

“Lift Every Voice and Sing“ Alicia Keys performance w/ narration by Anthony Mackie

Historical Highlights The First African American to Speak in the House Chamber February 12, 1865 On this date, Preacher Henry Highland Garnet became the first African American to speak in the Hous