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Brett Kavanaugh praises newcomer Ketanji Brown Jackson as a 'thoroughly prepared' justice who's 'off to a great start' Story by oseddiq@insider.com (Oma Seddiq) • Justice Brett Kavanaugh praise

31 Black History Facts You May Not Have Learned in School Story by McKenzie Jean-Philippe, Jane Burnett • From the hidden figures who made an impact, essential Black inventors, change-making civil

A LETTER TO MY FELLOW BLACK TEXANS ABOUT JUNETEENTH When Juneteenth became a federal holiday, a year and a half ago, and there were all those articles explaining its history, were you as surprised

ALICIA KEYS, MULTIPLE GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING ARTIST BORN January 25, 1981 Alicia Keys is a multiple Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter whose debut album, 'Songs in A Minor,' went platinum five

This Day in Black History: Jan. 25, 1851 Abolitionist and renowned women’s rights activist Sojourner Truth makes her historic “Ain’t I a Woman?” speech at the first Black Women's Rights Convention.

Etta James was born in Los Angeles on Jan. 25, 1938. Gospel prodigy and musical icon Etta James was born Jamesetta Hawkis on Jan, 25, 1938, in Los Angeles. Her mother was only 14 years old. Despite

CONGRESSWOMAN SHIRLEY CHISHOLM BEGINS HER CAMPAIGN On January 25, 1972, Shirley Chisholm announced her campaign for President of the United States. Almost six months later, Chisholm became the fir

Constance Baker Motley | Biography, Accomplishments, … Constance Baker Motley was an American jurist and politician, who served as a Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern Distr

Trump honors Diamond at memorial service but says he doesn't know Silk

AUTHOR, EDITOR, WRITER, JOURNALIST SUSAN L. TAYLOR BORN January 23, 1946 Author, editor, writer, journalist Susan L. Taylor born in New York, New York to a father from the Caribbean island of St.

Yet another American abandoned for Brittney Griner Story by Kevin Harrish • Last month, Brittney Griner was finally released from Russia after the United States worked hard to secure her release

BORN ON THIS DAY: GEORGE FOREMAN January 22, 1948 Olympic gold medalist, world heavyweight champion, and a lean, mean knockout machine. The great George Foreman turns 74 today. George Edward

Jack Arthur Johnson, nicknamed the "Galveston Giant", was an American boxer who, at the height of the Jim Crow era, became the first black world heavyweight boxing champion. He is widely regarded as o

Susan Rice Confirmed As U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations On January 22, 2009, Susan Elizabeth Rice, was confirmed by the United States Senate as the first African American woman to serve in t

Angela Bassett won a "Best Actress" Golden Globe award on Jan. 22, 1994. Actress Angela Bassett has won many nominations for "Best Actress" awards, but took home the gold on Jan. 22, 1994 when she

Here's What Raven-Symoné Thinks Of The Bill Cosby Case BY LANE VASQUEZ Raven-Symoné was reluctant to speak out, but she did share some thoughts on the Bill Cosby case. His show may have been a

Raven-Symoné Makes Big Reveal To Fans About How To Say Her Name She released the news on a TikTok video. Since her early days at Disney Channel, fans thought they were pronouncing Raven-Symoné’s n

The black doctor who performed open heart surgery in 1893 While the world celebrates open heart surgery as a modern triumph of science, it was a black doctor in 1893 Chicago that really made histor

This Day in Black History: Jan. 21, 1987 Aretha Franklin becomes first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Jan. 21, 1987. Aretha Franklin, beloved "Queen of Soul," made history o

This Day in Black History: Jan. 21, 1773 Phillis Wheatley, who was born a slave, was freed on Jan. 21, 1773, and published her first book of poetry that year. Phillis Wheatley, who was born a slav

Former President Barack Obama Begins Second Term The 44th President of the United States and the first African American President of the United States, Barack Hussein Obama II was sworn in to his s

Willa Brown, renowned African-American aviator and educator, was born on Jan. 21, 1906. Willa Brown, born on Jan. 21, 1906, was one of the pioneer figures in the world of African-American aviators.

Biographies of the Secretaries of State: Colin Luther Powell (1937–2021) Introduction Colin L. Powell was appointed Secretary of State by George W. Bush on January 20, 2001, after being unanimou

Obama Is Sworn In as the 44th President By Carl Hulse Jan. 20, 2009 Barack Hussein Obama became the 44th president of the United States on Tuesday before a massive crowd reveling in a moment of

Kamala Harris becomes first female vice president Kamala Harris makes history when she is sworn in as the 49th U.S. vice president on January 20, 2021, becoming the first woman, the first Black Ame