The family of Maya Angelou has arranged a private memorial service in Wake Forest University’s Wait Chapel on Saturday, June 7 at 10 a.m. Due…
NBA icon and businessman extraordinaire Michael Jordan (pictured) admitted to being a racist when he was a teenager. His confession details can be found in his newly released book, “Michael Jordan: The Life,” by Ronald Lazenby. The book covers Jordan’s life from a little boy to his time as a superstar sports figure, according to The Sydney Morning […]
Nina Simone (pictured) is one of American music’s most-celebrated figures as well as a legendary icon of artistic expression and empowerment. Known as the “High Priestess…
President Abraham Lincoln‘s Emancipation Proclamation didn’t become national law until January 1, 1863, which gave millions of slaves their freedom. Before that historic event, the…
California was more than just a destination for grizzled mine workers looking to capitalize on the Gold Rush of the 1800s. It was also a…
In Australia, the Dunghutti Aboriginal People are made up of eight tribal groups that reside in the continent’s Macleay Valley region. Their way of life was…
Bill Pickett was a famous rodeo star who delighted fans and was said to have invented the rodeo technique of bulldogging. Pickett enjoyed success and…
Inventor Jan Matzeliger (pictured) placed his name in the history books by inventing and patenting the shoe lasting machine in the late 1800s. Matzeliger filed…
Benjamin Banneker, the largely self-taught mathematician, astronomer, and author, has remained as one of Black History’s most-discussed figures. On this day in 1791, it was…
Mass Mutual and NewsOne join together to present 28 dynamic people that make up the diverse tapestry of Black History. For the entire month of…
Julius “Dr. J.” Erving, basketball legend was born in Roosevelt, NY, on this date in 1950. During Erving’s illustrious career in the ABA and NBA he revolutionized the game with his high-flying antics, the “finger-roll,” and the “slam dunk.” Happy 64 “Dr. J.”
Julius “Dr. J.” Erving, basketball legend was born in Roosevelt, NY, on this date in 1950. During Erving’s illustrious career in the ABA and NBA he revolutionized the game with his high-flying antics, the “finger-roll,” and the “slam dunk.” Happy 64 “Dr. J.”
