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. Carney was the first African American to be awarde ...
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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 undisputed champion of the middleweight division fro ...
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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 professional and commercial success in an age where there we ...
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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 has made significant contributions to American and A ...
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For Immediate Release From OSERS!
Disability Innovation Fund
Pathways to Partnerships Innovative Model Demonstration Project
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Extension of the Application Deadline Date
The Disability Innovation Fun ...
Posted Monday, May 22nd 2023 at 1:17PM
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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 during the Great Depression in the landmark film So ...
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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 prostate cancer on May 22, 1967, in New York City. H ...
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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 anchor for WNUS, Westinghouse Broadcasting, CBS N ...
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Mr. T (born Laurence Tureaud, May 21, 1952) is an American actor. He is known for his roles as B. A. Baracus in the 1980s television series The A-Team and as boxer Clubber Lang in the 1982 film Rocky III. He is also known for his distinctive hairstyl ...
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Trevor George Smith Jr. (born May 20, 1972), known professionally as Busta Rhymes, is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer and actor. Chuck D of Public Enemy gave him the moniker Busta Rhymes, after NFL and CFL wide receiver George "Bust ...
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