Big Tymers was an influential American hip-hop duo
Big Tymers (also stylized as Big Tymer$) were an American hip hop duo composed of Cash Money Records co-founder Baby (later known as Birdman) and the label’s lead producer Mannie…
Ice Cube VS Ice-T: Who Has The Higher Net Worth?
Find out which rapper-turned-actor has the higher net worth: Ice Cube or Ice-T. Any respectable rap fan knows the difference between Ice Cube and Ice-T, but can you guess which of…
Kim Hamilton is an American film and television actress, as well as a director, writer, and artist.
Kim Hamilton 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 in Dorothy Mae Aiken; was an American film and television actress, whose career spanned from the 1950s to the 2010s. Her early film credits included…
Cheryl White became America’s first licensed Black female jockey when she was just 17 years old
Cheryl White is the nation’s first black female horse jockey. White was 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 on October 29, 1953, in Cleveland, Ohio. Her father, Raymond White, was an African American…
Yasuke, an African expatriate, became 16th century samurai
In the late 16th century, the enigmatic warrior fought alongside a feudal lord dubbed the “Great Unifier” The claim: African servant named Yasuke became samurai warrior Claims about…
Dorothy Dandridge and the burden of being first Black Best Actress Oscar nominee
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Roberta Flack | Soul, R&B, Quiet Storm, & Biography
Roberta Flack is an American singer, songwriter, and musician who has made significant contributions to the world of music. Born on February 10, 1937, in Black Mountain, North…
Tammi Terrell: The tragic life story of a Motown singer and how Marvin Gaye never got over her death
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Mother And Son Earn PhDs Together Despite Incredible Odds
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Louis Allen Rawls – He was a three-time winner of the Best Male R&B Vocal Performance Grammy Award.
December 1, 1933 – Louis Allen “Lou” Rawls was a Black American recording artist, voice actor, songwriter, and record producer was 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 in Chicago, IL, on this date…