Legendary Singer Etta James Dead at 73
Singing legend Etta James, best known for her hits like “WallFlower”, “Something’s Got a Hold On Me”, and wedding favorite “At Last” has died. She was 73. She was diagnosed with leukemia in…
Tuskegee Airman And Business School Dean Dies At 92
Stewart Fulbright, a trailblazing black educator who piloted a bomber during World War II as one of the Tuskegee Airmen and later served as the first dean of the North Carolina Central University School of Business, has died, He was 92.
Eddie Murphy To Host The 2012 Oscars!
Eddie Murphy has officially announced and has agreed to host the 84th Academy Awards.
Funeral Set for Cosby Star, Clarice Taylor
Funeral arrangements have been set for actress Clarice Taylor, who gained fame playing the grandmother on the ‘Cosby Show’ and Sesame Street’.
Black History Month: Malcolm X Assassinated 46 Years Ago Today
Civil Rights Activist, Malcolm X, was assassinated 46 Years Ago today.
Black History Month – C. Delores Tucker
C. DeLores Tucker (née Cynthia DeLores Nottage) (October 4, 1927-October 12, 2005) was a U.S. politician and civil rights activist best known for her participation in the Civil Rights Movement and stance against gangsta rap music.
Maya Angelou and activist Rep. John Lewis among those awarded ‘Medal of Freedom’
President Barack Obama recognized Maya Angelou and 14 artists, athletes, a former president, civil rights activists, humanitarians and others Tuesday with the Presidential Medal of Freedom for contributions to society that he said speak to “who we are as a people.”
Black History Month – Nell Carter
Nell Carter was an American singer, and film, stage, and television actress. Carter was known for her Emmy-nominated role as the sassy housekeeper on Gimme A Break.
Blacks In History -Matilda Sissieretta Joyner Jones #blackhistorymonth
Matilda Sissieretta Joyner Jones, known as Sissieretta Jones, was an African-American soprano. She sometimes was called “The Black Patti” in reference to Italian opera singer Adelina Patti. Jones’ repertoire included grand opera, light opera, and popular music.
TheGrio.com Top 10 African-American Leaders From History
TheGrio.com “a website devoted to the news, opinions, and contributions of black people in America and around the world,” gathered a panel of experts to conjured up the 25 most influential African-American leaders of all time.
