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Archive - February 2019

Famous Firsts: Marion Anderson

Marian Anderson (February 27, 1897 – April 8, 1993) was an American singer. Anderson was one of the most celebrated singers of the twentieth century. Anderson became an important figure in the struggle for black artists...

21’s injustice

Shockingly, I just finished writing about the decline of immigration, but there has been a lot of controversy bubbling about a star being arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)  because of claims of...

Famous Firsts: Max Robinson

Maxie Cleveland “Max” Robinson, Jr. (May 1, 1939 – December 20, 1988) was an American broadcast journalist, most notably serving as co-anchor on ABC World News Tonight alongside Frank Reynolds and Peter...

Famous Firsts: Guy Bluford

Guion Stewart Bluford Jr., Ph.D. (born November 22, 1942), (Col, USAF, Ret.), is an American aerospace engineer, retired U.S. Air Force officer and fighter pilot, and former NASA astronaut, who was the first African...

Deadline Drama

Last week was absolute chaos between multiple teams in the NBA including my favorite team the Washington Wizards. But this post is not about the hometown team, but about the possible shift of power that could happen if...

Famous Firsts: Frank Robinson

In 1975, Robinson became the first black manager in major league history. He managed the Cleveland Indians during the last two years of his playing career, compiling a 186–189 record. He went on to manage the San...

Famous Firsts: Dunbar High School

First Published: February 22, 2016 as First Class: Dunbar High School “The story of Dunbar shows what can happen in spite of huge legal, societal, and professional hurdles. It shows what is possible when a group...