On this day in Black history February 29:– In 1940 Hattie McDaniel became the first Black person to win an Oscar for …
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Here’s what Black History Month means to Rev Run, Kierra Sheard and other Black entertainers
What started as Negro History Week in 1926 has evolved into an annual holiday observed all across the country….
On this day in Black history: ’Porgy and Bess’ opens on Broadway, first Black school in New York City and more
On this day in Black history February 28:– In 1704 Frenchman Elias Neau established the first school open to Bla…
‘As We Speak: Rap Music’ on Trial dives into decadeslong history of weaponization of Black art
Paramount+The new Paramount+ film As We Speak: Rap Music on Trial explores more than just the crimin…
On this day in Black history: First Black female lawyer, M. Jackson’s first Grammy, hand stamp patent and more
On this day in Black history February 27:– In 1872 Charlotte E. Ray graduated from Howard University Law School maki…
On this day in Black history: Congress passes 15th amendment, Cassius Clay becomes Muhammad Ali and more
On this day in Black history February 26:– In 1869 Congress passed the 15th amendment which granted Africa…