Bubba Smith
Charles Aaron "Bubba" Smith (February 28, 1945 – August 3, 2011) was an American football defensive end and actor. He first came into prominence at Michigan State University, where he twice earned All-American honors on the Spartans fo ...
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This Day in Black History: Feb. 28, 1984
Michael Jackson’s Thriller wins a record-setting eight Grammy awards.
Pop legend Michael Jackson set the record for most Grammy wins in a single night when his album Thriller earned him eight awards. Thril ...
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This Day in Black History: Feb. 28, 1964
Jazz great Thelonious Monk covered Time magazine on Feb. 28, 1964.
Jazz pianist and composer Thelonious Monk was a giant of American music. On Feb. 28, 1964, he was featured on the cover of Time magazine, ...
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Tasha Smith
Tasha Smith (born February 28, 1971) is an American actress, director and producer. She began her career in a starring role on the NBC comedy series Boston Common (1996–97), and she later appeared in numerous movies and television s ...
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Private First Class James Anderson, Jr.
The first Black U.S. Marine to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor, Private First Class James Anderson, Jr. died on February 28, 1967 during an unconscionable act of heroism.
The Medal of Honor, Amer ...
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This Day in Black History: Feb. 28, 1784
Phillis Wheatley, the first African-American woman to publish a book, died at the age of 31 on Feb. 28, 1784.
Phillis Wheatley only lived to be 31, but she broke color barriers during her short life as t ...
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Did You Know a Black Woman Invented the Home Security System? | WATCH
Story by Ny MaGee •
Marie Van Brittan Brown was an American nurse who, in 1966, invented a video home security system to see who was at her front door.
She was able to comm ...
Posted Monday, February 27th 2023 at 8:29PM
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Keke Palmer Has Welcomed Her First Child: "Born During Black History Month, With a Name to Match"
Story by Monica Sisavat •
Keke Palmer is a mom! The 29-year-old actor gave birth to her first child, a baby boy named Leodis Andrellton Jackson, wit ...
Posted Monday, February 27th 2023 at 7:45PM
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Dexter Gordon
Dexter Gordon (February 27, 1923 – April 25, 1990) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist, composer, bandleader, and actor. He was among the most influential early bebop musicians, which included other greats such as Charlie Parker, ...
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Debi Thomas
Debra Janine Thomas (born March 25, 1967) is an American former figure skater and physician. She is the 1986 World champion, the 1988 Olympic bronze medalist, and a two-time U.S. national champion. Her rivalry with East Germany's Kata ...
Posted Monday, February 27th 2023 at 11:12AM
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Marian Anderson
Marian Anderson (February 27, 1897 – April 8, 1993) was an American contralto. She performed a wide range of music, from opera to spirituals. Anderson performed with renowned orchestras in major concert and recital venues throug ...
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