The National Museum of African American History and Culture is ramping up its programming this February in honor of Black History Month.
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Etta Moten Barnett blazed a trail for Black women in entertainment, changing the perception of how her race and gender were seen on-screen and stage. On this day in 1934, Barnett became the first African-American woman to perform inside the White House. Barnett was born Etta Moten on November 5, 1901 in Weimar, Texas. She […]
William Wells Brown was a former slave who went on to become, by most accounts, the first African-American novelist to publish a novel and the first African-American playwright to publish a play. This came after a dramatic escape from slavery and the assistance of a good Samaritan. Brown was born into slavery around 1814. At […]
Etta Moten Barnett blazed a trail for Black women in entertainment, changing the perception of how her race and gender were seen on screen and stage. On this day in 1934, Barnett became the first African-American woman to perform inside the White House. Barnett was born Etta Moten on November 5, 1901 in Weimar, Texas. […]
Oprah Winfrey has achieved success far beyond her earlier circumstances, and continues to be a living inspiration to all. We take a look back at the life of the influential media pioneer, businesswoman, author, and public figure on her birthday. Born Orpah Winfrey in Kosciusko, Mississippi, the name morphed to “Oprah” due to people saying […]
Hearts are heavy in South Africa and across the world as the world mourns the loss of iconic jazz trumpeter Hugh Masekela. The South African musician and anti-apartheid activist passed after a long battle with prostate cancer, leaving behind a dazzling array of work. Hugh Ramapolo Masekela was born April 4, 1939 in Witbank, South […]
Erin Jackson was already known as a top competitor in the world of inline skating, having won countless medals on the global stage. Adding to her growing resume, the Florida native can now call herself an Olympian after making history as the first African-American woman to make the U.S. Long-Track Speed Skating squad. Born […]
