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Reginald F. Lewis Reginald F. Lewis was the first Black American to build a billion-dollar company. Lewis died on January 19, 1993 in New York City at age 50. He was born on December 7, 1942 in Ba

For Immediate Release From Autism Speaks! My name is Paul Kotler. I’m a 31-year-old college student and advocate with autism. Everyone with autism tends to be unique. I type my words instead o

Judge In Baltimore Prosecutor Marilyn Mosby’s Perjury Case Denies Her Motion To Change Venue The former Baltimore city state's attorney allegedly lied to purchase Florida vacation A federal perjur

The Temptations, Otis Redding, Stevie Wonder and Bessie Smith were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Jan. 18, 1989. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame recognized a historic array of Afric

Kushner Claims He Had ‘Knock-Down, Drag-Out Screaming Matches’ With Trump Over Schemes to Overturn the 2020 Election: New Book By Alex Griffing Former President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and top W

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association® (HFPA) held the 80th Annual Golden Globe® Awards hosted by Jerrod Carmichael. Special honorees included Eddie Murphy, who was presented the 2023 Cecil B. DeMil

Legendary boxer Muhammad Ali was born in Louisville, Kentucky. Olympic gold medalist and former heavyweight champion boxer Muhammad Ali—noted as one of the most recognizable personalities in sports

Paul Cuffee, a successful ship builder, whaling captain, businessman and farmer, was born on Jan. 17, 1759. Paul Cuffee, a successful ship builder, whaling captain, businessman and farmer, was born

This Day in Black History: Jan. 17, 1927 Eartha Kitt, the legendary actress and singer, was born Jan. 17, 1927. Eartha Kitt, who was known for her highly distinctive vocal style and for being an a

Congresswoman Barbara Jordan died on January 17, 1996 in Austin, Texas at age 59. Known for her strong and commanding oratory skills, Barbara Jordan on July 12, 1976, became the first African Ameri