Beah Richards

Princess Cruises Presents New Web Video Series to Guide First-Time Cruisers

Princess Cruises brings the joys of cruising to first-time cruisers with the debut of “Cat’s First Cruise“, a new web video series featuring Cat Greenleaf, three-time Emmy award winner and host of Talk Stoop with Cat Greenleaf. The video series serves as a useful resource for

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Source: Savoy Network

Robert Guillaume wins an Emmy for best actor in a comedy series for Soap

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Sep

9

1979

How Did Jackie Robinson Make History?

Who Was Jackie

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Lt. Gen. Frank E. Petersen (1932-).

On June 6, 1950, Frank Petersen enlisted in the Navy. At the age of 20, he was the first Afro-American to be named a naval aviator in the Marine Corp. He was also the first African American to command a fighter squadon, a fighter air group, an air wing, and a major

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Jun

6

1950

Tamron Hall shuffles staff, hires former Oprah producers for talk show

(Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for American Heart Association

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Source: theGrio

Harry Belafonte

Harry Belafonte , byname of Harold George Belafonte, Jr. (born March 1, 1927, New York City, New York, U.S.), American singer, actor, producer, and activist who was a key figure in the folk music scene of the 1950s, especially known for popularizing the Caribbean folk songs known as calypsos. He

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Source: Brittanica

Mar

1

1927

Frank Thomas

Frank Thomas was one of the biggest baseball stars of the 1990s. He was born on May 27, 1968 in Columbus, Georgia and attended Columbus High School. He was the fifth of six children born to Frank and Charlie Mae Thomas. He was very close to his family, and being one of the youngest siblings, he was

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May

27

1968

Rygin King shot, girlfriend killed

Popular Montego Bay dancehall entertainer Rygin King was shot and seriously injured during a gun attack in Struie district, Westmoreland, on Sunday while a woman, identified as his girlfriend, was

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

Mos Def

Name at birth: Dante Terrell Smith

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Isolde Fair, 16-Year-Old Singer-Composer-Musician, to Release “Rise,” a Song of Empowerment and Resilience

But all the book’s publishers really had to do was provide a link to Isolde Fair ’s poignant new song of that title: “Rise,” the 16-year-old singer-songwriter-musician’s newest release, following 2017’s highly acclaimed media sensation “To All the Little Girls,” explores several connotations of the

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Laverne Cox Is Auctioning Off Her Rainbow Emmys Clutch For A Great LGBTQ Cause | HuffPost

Cox, who collaborated with Parker on the design, wanted the bag to remind Americans of the date that the Supreme Court would begin hearing arguments over whether LGBTQ workers should be protected under federal anti-discrimination

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#FIYAH! LIVESTREAM REPLAY — ZIGGY MARLEY

In celebration of Black Music Appreciation Month, we present eight-time GRAMMY winner, Emmy winner, author, philanthropist, and reggae icon, Ziggy

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Source: Black News, Politics, Commentary & Culture | BlackPressUSA

Michael Jordan’s Big GIVE

Friday, June 12, the basketball icon Michael Jordan and his Jordan Brand committed $100 million over the next 10 years to organizations assisting Black people with social justice and greater access to

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STREAMED: Lil Yachty Returns With Lil Boat 3, Freddie Gibbs & Alchemist Connect For “Alfredo” & More

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Stanley Clarke

This biography of a living person needs additional citations for verification. Please help by adding reliable sources. Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately, especially if potentially libelous or harmful. (March 2010) (Learn how

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Jun

30

1951

Cicely Tyson Honored with Peabody Award for Career Achievement

Cicely Tyson has been awarded the 2020 Peabody Career Achievement Award for her film, television, and stage work that spans over 70

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Source: Visit Atlanta Black Star For African-American | Black News and Information

New Chicago Police Strategic Center to Track Chicagoans on the CTA and Downtown 24/7

Chicago police are launching a new “strategic decision support center” (SDSC) to watch for crime on CTA within the department’s 1st District, including parts of downtown, South Loop, and the Near South

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Source: Chicago Defender

Sykes, Wanda (1964- )

Wanda Sykes is an American actress, comedian, writer, and voice artist. She is best known for her recurring role as Barbara Baran on the CBS primetime show The New Adventures of Old Christine, and for her comedic roles in such films as Monster-in-Law and My Super

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Source: Black Past

Mar

7

1964

Ruby Dee

Ruby Dee was an American actress, screenwriter, poet, playwright and civil rights activist who had an illustrious career spanning more than 50 years. She was born on October 27, 1922 in Cleveland, Ohio. She grew up in Harlem, New York and began acting as a teenager. She attended Hunter College and

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Source: Black History Resources

Jun

11

2014

Jimmy Kimmel apologizes for use of blackface in sketches | The Atlanta Voice

Jimmy Kimmel apologized Tuesday for his 1990s blackface impressions of NBA player Karl Malone and other Black celebrities but said his delay in addressing the subject came in part to avoid handing a victory to his

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Source: The Atlanta Voice

Harry Belafonte

Harry Belafonte is an eminent African-American figure in the American entertainment industry. He is a notable singer, lyricist, actor and social activist. Belafonte came to international stardom as “King of Calypso” for his popular Caribbean musical style. He is famous for his

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Source: Black History Resources

Mar

1

1927

Uganda: Court Suspends Lawyer for 16 Months Over Client's Money

The High Court has upheld the decision by Uganda Law Council to suspend prominent lawyer Geoffrey Nangumya from practice for 16 months and get him to refund client's money he recovered and used for personal

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Source: allAfrica.com

BET Awards '20: Beyoncé Receives Humanitarian Award; Tributes To Kobe Bryant And Little Richard

New York, NY – (June 25, 2020) – Today BET Networks announces new additions to the line-up of the 20th Annual BET Awards, honoring prolific activists in the Black community and recognizing those who unfortunately left us in

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Source: Celebrities, Music, News, Entertainment, TV Shows & Videos | BET

John Legend and Alicia Keys to Face Off During Juneteenth Verzuz Battle

Alicia Keys and John Legend are preparing to bless us with a bonafide soul session on Juneteenth thanks to

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Source: Visit Atlanta Black Star For African-American | Black News and Information

HBCU Bingo to Honor 2020 Grads With Over $1 Million in Game Prizes and Cash

Celebrity Surprise Guests, Trash-Talking, and Competitive Bingo make for an Epic HBCU experience to honor the 2020 graduating class of Historically Black Colleges and Universities; Live Pop-Ins Recorded Messages During ‘TeeJ’s Bingo Nite: HBCU 2020 Grad Edition from an Emmy Winner, a Grammy

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Cicely Tyson

Cicely Tyson is a legendary African American actress. She is known for her remarkable performance in The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman and The Help, and has been nominated for a BAFTA Award and won two Emmy Awards. She was also nominated for highly prestigious Academy Award and the Golden

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Whoopi Goldberg

Whoopi Goldberg is a celebrated American actress, comedian and human rights advocate. She was born as Caryn Elaine Johnson on November 13, 1955, in New York City and was raised by a single mother in a housing project of Manhattan. Her father abandoned the family and her mother struggled to raise

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Nov

13

1955

Spelman College welcomes $1 million in scholarships from Frank Baker

Frank Baker

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Source: theGrio

#FIYAH! LIVESTREAM REPLAY – ZIGGY MARLEY – Worldwide Audience Tunes in for BlackPressUSA’s Interview with Ziggy Marley – Voice and Viewpoint

In celebration of Black Music Appreciation Month, we present eight-time GRAMMY winner, Emmy winner, author, philanthropist, and reggae icon, Ziggy

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Source: Voice and Viewpoint – Voice and Viewpoint Newspaper

Carlos, US athletes take stand to end Olympic protest rule

The renowned Olympic protester has written a letter with an influential group of American athletes, calling on the IOC to put in place a new policy done in collaboration with athletes from across the

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