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Celebrating The Black History Of Memorial Day While some Memorial Day traditions center on cookouts, we can't forget the very real Black history behind the holiday. Memorial Day has long been kn

Countee Cullen (born Countee LeRoy Porter; May 30, 1903 – January 9, 1946) was an American poet, novelist, children's writer, and playwright, particularly well known during the Harlem Renaissance.

This Day in Black History: May 29, 1851 Abolitionist and women’s rights activist Sojourner Truth delivered her “Ain’t I a Woman?” speech at the Ohio Women’s Rights Convention in Akron, Ohio. On

Just as the season for honorary degrees and graduation ceremonies is winding down, Vice President Kamala Harris made history—once again—at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point May 27. Madam Vice

President Joe Biden and Barack Obama honor America's fallen soldiers on Memorial Day Cierra Jones Today (May 29) is when millions of Americans honor military members who died serving the country.

Black people may have started Memorial Day. Whites erased it from history. On May 1, 1865, thousands of newly freed Black people gathered in Charleston, S.C., for what may have been the nation’s

Gladys Knight & the Pips were an American R&B, soul and funk family music group from Atlanta, Georgia, that remained active on the music charts and performing circuit for over three decades starting

Jody-Anne Maxwell (born 1986) is from Kingston, Jamaica and was the winner of the 1998 Scripps National Spelling Bee at the age of 12. She made history as the first non-American to win the competi

This Day in Black History: May 28, 1863 The 54th Massachusetts Infantry, the most famous African-American regiment, leaves Boston for combat in the South on May 28, 1863. The most notable Africa

This Day in Black History: May 27, 1958 Ernest Green of the "Little Rock Nine" became the first Black graduate of the newly desegregated Central High School in Pulaski County of Little Rock, Arkans

On the evening of May 25, 2020, white Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin kills George Floyd, a Black man, by kneeling on his neck for almost 10 minutes. The death, recorded by bystanders, touc

Miles Dewey Davis III (May 26, 1926 – September 28, 1991) was an American trumpeter, bandleader, and composer. He is among the most influential and acclaimed figures in the history of jazz and 20th-ce

Bill Robinson, nicknamed Bojangles (born Luther Robinson; May 25, 1878 – November 25, 1949), was an American tap dancer, actor, and singer, the best known and the most highly paid African-American ent

Tina Turner, known as "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll," has died at 83 years old. NPR's Eric Deggans highlights the iconic performer's life and career. Tina Turner, the exuberant, heel-stomping, wild-ha

Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington", the recipient of the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, the Presidential Medal of Freedom and several other honors, died on May 24, 1974, in New York City. His last

Dwight Arrington Myers (May 24, 1967 – November 8, 2011), known professionally as Heavy D, was a Jamaican-born American rapper, record producer, and actor. Myers was the leader of Heavy D & the Boyz

Patricia Louise Holt (born May 24, 1944), known professionally as Patti LaBelle, is an American R&B singer and actress. She has been referred to as the "Godmother of Soul". She began her career in

Coleman Alexander Young (May 24, 1918 – November 29, 1997) was an American politician who served as mayor of Detroit, Michigan, from 1974 to 1994. Young was the first African-American mayor of Detroit

On this day in history, May 23, 1900, Sgt. William H. Carney receives Medal of Honor First African American to receive the honor, Carney protected Old Glory during the Civil War Sgt. William H.

Marvelous Marvin Hagler (born Marvin Nathaniel Hagler; May 23, 1954 – March 13, 2021) was an American professional boxer and film actor. He competed in boxing from 1973 to 1987 and reigned as the un

This Day in Black History: May 23, 1975 Jackie “Moms” Mabley, pioneer stand-up comedienne, died on May 23, 1975. Jackie “Moms” Mabley was a trail-blazing stand-up comic, achieving great profession

Sun, 05.22.1966 The First Black Wins Emmy Award for Best Actor William Henry Cosby Jr. (/ˈkɒzbi/ KOZ-bee; born July 12, 1937) is an American comedian, actor, and media personality. He ha

Paul Edward Winfield (May 22, 1939 – March 7, 2004) was an American stage, film and television actor. He was known for his portrayal of a Louisiana sharecropper who struggles to support his family d

This Day in Black History: May 22, 1967 Poet, playwright and columnist Langston Hughes died in New York City. Poet, playwright and columnist Langston Hughes died of complications resulting from pr

Bernard Shaw (May 22, 1940 – September 7, 2022) was an American journalist and lead news anchor for CNN from 1980 until his retirement on March 2, 2001. Prior to his time at CNN, he was a reporter and