Recent Black History Moments
Sunday February 21, 2016 marked another first just in time for Black History Month. Eleven-time Grammy nominee Jazmine Sullivan is now the first African American R&B artist to sing the National Anthem at a National Hockey League game. Sullivan brought the crowd to a thunderous cheer when she effortlessly belted out the Star-Spangled Banner at […]
Ruben Studdard is officially single after filing for divorce in November 2011. Yes, Studdard’s a single man and he gets to take all his royalties with him, thanks to a prenuptial agreement. Read More: madamenoire.com
The U.S. Coast Guard Academy honored its first black graduate, Merle Smith, in a special ceremony for their Pioneer Award. Merle Smith graduated from the Coast Guard Academy in 1966. Smith entered the academy in 1962 behind its first black cadet, Jarvis Wright, who had been accepted in 1955 but dropped out early for medical […]
VIA: NewsOne.Com By a vote of 219 to 212, the House passed the bill after a day of tumultuous debate that echoed the epic struggle of the last year. The action sent the bill to President Obama, whose crusade for such legislation has been a hallmark of his presidency. Democrats hailed the vote as historic, […]
VIA: NewsOne.Com Madame Tussauds’ in New York has unveiled a wax figure of Michelle Obama in a one-shouldered white gown inspired by the one she wore to the inaugural ball. The first lady’s likeness joined a wax tuxedo-clad President Barack Obama on Tuesday. His figure was unveiled at the museum last year. In about two […]
VIA: NewsOne.Com 13 Year old Stephen Stafford II is not your typical teenager. He is currently a college student pursuing a triple-major at Morehouse College. Although Stafford is a college student, you can still find him doing your typical teenager activities, sitting in front of the TV or playing video games. He is becoming a […]
