Cissy Houston, Musical Legend, Turns 88
Although Cissy began her career as a gospel singer, her ability to sing across genres made her a commodity in the music industry.
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Will Smith: The Fresh Prince of Philadelphia to Hollywood Royalty
The two continued their musical pursuits, but Will Smith also ventured into acting. By 1991, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air played on his rapper persona in a story of a street-smart kid from Philadelphia who moves in with his relatives in a stuffy mansion. The show ran for seasons and was a huge success.
58 Years Ago, Virgil Lamar Ware Was Murdered While Riding on the Handlebars of His Brother’s Bicycle
While the tragedy of the 16th street church bombing covered the front of every newspaper, the murder of Virgil Lamar was swept to the side.
Celebrate Eric Garner, Catalyst for the Black Lives Matters Movement, On What Would Have Been His 51st Birthday
The video of Eric Garner’s treatment by Police and his death sparked outrage all over the country. “I can’t breathe” echoed as people marched through the streets demanding justice.
58th Anniversary of The 16th Street Church Bombing
Shortly before 11AM, the congregation was shaken by an explosion, and they knew it was no accident. The 16th Street Baptist church was a predominantly Black congregation and the space was often used as a meeting place for Civil Rights activists.
Celebrate Olympic Gold Medalist, Jesse Owens
In 1936, Jesse Owens, competed in the Berlin Olympic Games, much to the dismay of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi party.
Misty Copeland, First Principal Dancer In ABT History, Turns 39
In August of 2015, Misty Copeland became the first African American principal dancer in American Ballet Theatre’s 75-year history.
Claudette Colvin, Civil Rights Activist Turns 82
On March 2, 1955, Claudette was on her way home from school, when the driver of the public bus demanded that she move to accommodate a white woman. The other children she was sitting with moved, but Claudette refused.
Beyonce Knowles, Triple Threat Turns 40
Beyonce became even more successful after the release of her solo album, ‘Dangerously In Love’ which was released in 2003.
Celebrate The Late King of Pop On His Birthday
Michael Jackson’s sixth studio album, Thriller, was released in 1982, boasting seven Top 10 hits.