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Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter (born September 4, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, and businesswoman. Known as "Queen Bey", her artistry, vocal abilities, performances and visual presenta

Leroy Eldridge Cleaver (August 31, 1935 – May 1, 1998) was an American writer and political activist who became an early leader of the Black Panther Party. In 1968, Cleaver wrote Soul on Ice, a c

Frank Robinson Frank Robinson (August 31, 1935 – February 7, 2019) was an American professional baseball outfielder and manager in Major League Baseball (MLB) who played for five teams over twent

Christopher Tucker (born August 31, 1971) is an American stand-up comedian and actor. Tucker made his debut in 1992 as a stand-up performer on the HBO comedy series Def Comedy Jam, where he frequent

On This day in black history Aug 30 - Broadway and Oprah Partner For Campaign For NYC’s Return Broadway is anxiously awaiting to get everyone back into New York City theaters in the fall and have t

This Day in History: Thurgood Marshall's Historic Confirmation as Supreme Court Justice This Day in History: On August 30, 1967, a monumental milestone was etched into the annals of American hist

Bombshell 2024 Presidential Twist! Michelle Obama’s Potential Run Threatens to Overshadow Biden and Upend the Entire Election! As the 2024 presidential election draws closer, new sources claim th

On This Day In Black History Aug. 30 - BASKETBALL HALL OF FAMER ROBERT PARISH Robert Lee Parish (born August 30, 1953) is an American former professional basketball player who played 21 seasons as

On This Day In Black History Aug 30 - Constance Baker Motley Was the first African-American woman appointed to the federal judiciary on Aug 30 1966. Constance Baker Motley (Baker; September 14,

On This Day In Black History Aug. 30 - Guion Bluford becomes 1st Black American in space Aug. 30 (UPI) -- On this date in history: In 30 B.C., Cleopatra, queen of Egypt and lover of Julius Caesa

Charles Parker Jr. (August 29, 1920 – March 12, 1955), nicknamed "Bird" or "Yardbird", was an American jazz saxophonist, band leader and composer. Parker was a highly influential soloist and leading

Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and philanthropist. Known as the "King of Pop", he is regarded as one of the most significant cul

Malvin (Mal) Russell Goode (February 13, 1908 – September 12, 1995) was an African-American television journalist and news correspondent. Education and early work Goode was born in White Plain

Dinah Washington (born Ruth Lee Jones; August 29, 1924 – December 14, 1963) was an American singer and pianist, one of the most popular black female recording artists of the 1950s. Primarily a jazz

Today in Entertainment History: Strait earned first #1 On August 28, 1961, Motown released its first number-one hit, “Please Mr. Postman” by The Marvelettes. MOTOWN’S FIRST NUMBER ONE HIT (Aug

Emmett Louis Till (July 25, 1941 – August 28, 1955) was an African American boy who was abducted, tortured, and lynched in Mississippi in 1955 at the age of 14, after being accused of offending a whit

August 28 in Black History: Why This Date Is So Important This op-ed talks about the significance of August 28 for Black Americans. There’s just something different about August 28. From the Aug

Donald Trump's Mugshot: the face of accountability in Georgia Fulton County DA Fani Willis is holding what no other person has done before - holding a former president to a new level of accountabil

Donald Trump's Mugshot: the face of accountability in Georgia Fulton County DA Fani Willis is holding what no other person has done before - holding a former president to a new level of accountab

Branford Marsalis (born August 26, 1960) is an American saxophonist, composer, and bandleader. While primarily known for his work in jazz as the leader of the Branford Marsalis Quartet, he also perf

Lauren Keyana "Keke" Palmer ( Born August 26, 1993) is an American actress, singer and television personality. Known for playing leading and character roles in comedy and drama productions, she has

On August 26, 1920 the 19th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified which gave women the right to vote. This was a momentous occasion for all women; although having the legal right to vote withou

TWENTY years ago today, a horrifying plane crash took beloved R&B singer Aaliyah's life. Aaliyah Dana Haughton (January 16, 1979 – August 25, 2001) was an American singer and actress. She has b

On This Day in Black History Aug 25 - Robert Keith Horry Robert Keith Horry ( born August 25, 1970) is an American former professional basketball player and current sports commentator. He playe

Althea Neale Gibson (August 25, 1927 – September 28, 2003) was an American tennis player and professional golfer, and one of the first Black athletes to cross the color line of international tennis.