James Earl Jones is a legendary actor whose powerful voice and commanding presence have made him a beloved figure in the entertainment industry. Born on January 17, 1931, in Mississippi, Jones grew up facing the challenges of a childhood stutter. However,...

Grace Jones, a Jamaican-born artist, is a true icon who has left an indelible mark on the worlds of music, fashion, and popular culture. Born on May 19, 1948, in Spanish Town, Jamaica, Jones began her career as a model in New York City in the 1970s. With h...

--- “Things like racism are institutionalized. You might not know any bigots. You feel like "well I don't hate black people so I'm not a racist," but you benefit from racism. Just by the merit, the color of your skin. The opportunities that you have, you'...

--- “What we need in the United States is not division; what we need in the United States is not hatred; what we need in the United States is not violence and lawlessness, but is love, and wisdom, and compassion toward one another; a feeling of justice to...

--- The first-ever monument honoring African Americans who fought in all 12 of America’s wars has been unveiled at Buffalo Naval Park. The monument includes 12 black pillars to honor the Black veterans who have served in all 12 of the country’s major con...

--- Ernest Green - September 22, 1941 HAPPY BIRTHDAY One of the Little Rock Nine, a group of African American students who, in 1957, were the first black students ever to attend classes at Little Rock Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. Green wa...

--- Walter and Wallace Scott - September 23, 1943 HAPPY BIRTHDAY The Whispers ---

--- Anthony Mackie - September 23, 1978 HAPPY BIRTHDAY Actor ---

--- Ray Charles - September 23, 1930 – June 10, 2004 HAPPY BIRTHDAY - R.I.P. singer, songwriter, and pianist ---

--- G.C. Cameron - September 21, 1945 HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Soul and R&B singer. best known as the lead singer of The Spinners on their 1970 hit "It's a Shame" and for his 1975 hit "It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday ---