By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Akuyoe Graham speaks unequivocally about the work that’s being done through the Spirit Awakening Foundation, an organization she founded 30 […]
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This Week in Black History
October 21, 1968 Dexter Scott King, the youngest son of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, is named chief executive and chairman of […]
This Week in Black History
October 11, 1991 Law professor Anita Hill delivers her televised testimony concerning sexual harassment during the confirmation hearing for Clarence Thomas’ Supreme Court nomination. For […]
This Week in Black History
October 5, 1985 Grambling State defeats Prairie View A&M 27-7, giving Grambling coach Eddie Robinson 324 career victories in college football, breaking the legendary Paul […]
THE Q&A: HollyRod Foundation to host 2024 DesignCare Gala
Actress Holly Robinson Peete is cohosting the 2024 DesignCare Gala with her husband, former NFL quarterback Rodney Peete, Sept. 28. The gala raises funds for the HollyRod Foundation, which raises funds to fight Parkinson’s Disease and autism.
This Week in Black History
September 27, 1950 Gwendolyn Brooks becomes the first African-American writer to win a Pulitzer Prize for her book of poetry, “Annie Allen,” a coming-of-age tale […]
This Week in Black History
September 20, 1987 Actress Alfre Woodard wins the Emmy Award for outstanding guest performance in a dramatic series for NBC’s “L.A. Law.” She also won […]
THE Q&A: Black surfers to gather for Huntington Beach event
Professional surfer Julian Williams will be among those taking part in the third annual ‘A Great Day in the Stoke’ Sept. 14 at the Huntington Beach Pier. The event is being promoted as the largest gathering of Black surfers in history.
This Week in Black History
September 12, 1992 Chicago physician Dr. Mae Jemison becomes the first African-American woman in space when the space shuttle Endeavour lifts off from the Kennedy […]
THE Q&A: Black playwright to participate in Geffen Writers’ Room
Playwright James Anthony Tyler has been selected one of six participants in the Geffen Writers’ Room for 2024-25. The writers’ room is a forum for engagement and collaboration between Los Angeles playwrights.
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