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 on Jan. 21, 1987, when she became the first woman t ...
Posted Saturday, January 21st 2023 at 6:18PM
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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 slave in 1745, was freed on this day. She published he ...
Posted Saturday, January 21st 2023 at 5:47PM
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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 second term as President of the United States on Ja ...
Posted Saturday, January 21st 2023 at 5:35PM
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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. She was the first Black female officer in the Civ ...
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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 unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate. He served for fo ...
Posted Friday, January 20th 2023 at 6:05PM
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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 historical significance, and called on Americans ...
Posted Friday, January 20th 2023 at 5:22PM
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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 American and the first Asian American to occupy the o ...
Posted Friday, January 20th 2023 at 2:44PM
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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 Baltimore, Maryland. The creation of TLC Beatrice I ...
Posted Thursday, January 19th 2023 at 7:17PM
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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 of speaking out loud.
I’ve learned that transiti ...
Posted Thursday, January 19th 2023 at 3:48PM
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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 perjury trial in Baltimore looms on the horizon in March ...
Posted Wednesday, January 18th 2023 at 5:43PM
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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 African-American artists from many genres and eras on J ...
Posted Wednesday, January 18th 2023 at 5:28PM
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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 White House adviser, Jared Kushner, described to au ...
Posted Wednesday, January 18th 2023 at 1:28PM
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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. DeMille Award by Tracy Morgan, and Ryan Murphy, who rec ...
Posted Tuesday, January 17th 2023 at 11:58PM
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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—was born in Louisville, Kentucky. Ali, born Cassi ...
Posted Tuesday, January 17th 2023 at 10:53PM
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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 on Jan. 17, 1759. His birthplace was Cuttyhunk Is ...
Posted Tuesday, January 17th 2023 at 10:36PM
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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 actress in groundbreaking roles, was born on Jan. 1 ...
Posted Tuesday, January 17th 2023 at 10:26PM
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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 American to deliver a Keynote Address at the Democratic ...
Posted Tuesday, January 17th 2023 at 6:13PM
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Martin Luther King Jr. embraced Jewish people. Remember that as antisemitism rises.
Opinion by LeBron Hill •
A few weeks ago, I celebrated my one-year anniversary with my partner LilyFish, who works in Jewish education.
I am Black and LilyFish ...
Posted Tuesday, January 17th 2023 at 5:58PM
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Barack Obama wishes Michelle a happy 59th birthday: ‘You make every day brighter’
Story by Judy Kurtz
Former President Obama is sharing a “bright” birthday message with his wife.
“Happy birthday,” the ex-commander in chief wrote on Twitter an ...
Posted Tuesday, January 17th 2023 at 5:48PM
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What is the National Day of Racial Healing? 'Healing is essential for racial equity'
Opinion by Kristen DelGuzzi, USA TODAY •
"I want to express how essential we believe racial healing is to truly achieving racial equity."
This is a message ...
Posted Tuesday, January 17th 2023 at 4:33PM
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Great Moments In Black History
“I had no idea that history was being made. I was just tired of giving up.”
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Posted Monday, January 16th 2023 at 9:07PM
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