Julius Winfield Erving II (born February 22, 1950), commonly known by the nickname Dr. J, is an American former professional basketball player. Erving helped legitimize the American Basketball Association (ABA), and he was the best-known player in th ...
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Frances Ellen Watkins Harper
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper (September 24, 1825 February 22, 1911) was an American abolitionist, suffragist, poet, temperance activist, teacher, public speaker, and writer. Beginning in 1845, she was one of the firs ...
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Brittney Griner returns to the WNBA with 1-year Phoenix Mercury deal
Story by Ariana Garcia
Brittney Griner is officially suiting up and heading back to the WNBA after signing a one-year, $165,100 contract with the Phoenix Mercury on Saturday, ...
Posted Tuesday, February 21st 2023 at 5:53PM
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Roger Charlery (21 February 1963 26 March 2019)
known professionally as Ranking Roger, was a British musician. He was a vocalist in the 1980s ska band the Beat (known in North America as the English Beat) and later new wave band General Public. ...
Posted Tuesday, February 21st 2023 at 12:40PM
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Need a Resistor? Thank Otis Boykin!
February is Black History Month, and we want to take some time to highlight the work of black scientists and engineers whose work influences our industry and the world around us. Today we want to tell you about ...
Posted Tuesday, February 21st 2023 at 11:48AM
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Assassination of Malcolm X
Malcolm X, an African American Muslim minister and human rights activist who was a popular figure during the civil rights movement, was assassinated in Manhattan, New York City on February 21, 1965. While preparing to ad ...
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Nina Simone
Eunice Kathleen Waymon (February 21, 1933 April 21, 2003), known professionally as Nina Simone (/ˌniːnə sɪˈmoʊn/), was an American singer, songwriter, pianist, and civil rights activist. Her music spanne ...
Posted Tuesday, February 21st 2023 at 11:07AM
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Jazz singer Nancy Wilson born
Feb 20, 1936
Nancy Sue Wilson (February 20, 1937 December 13, 2018) was an American singer and actress whose career spanned over five decades, from the mid-1950s until her retirement in the early 2010s. She was es ...
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Who Were The Best Presidents For Black Americans?
Story by Jessica Washington
Lets be real: even if your love for former President Barack Obama runs deep, most people arent thinking about their favorite President this weekend.
Was Barac ...
Posted Monday, February 20th 2023 at 1:11PM
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RETIRED NBA MVP CHARLES BARKLEY BORN
February 20, 1963
Retired NBA player Charles Wade Barkley born in Leeds, Alabama. In 1993, he was voted the league's Most Valuable Player and during the NBA's 50th anniversary, named one of the 50 Greatest Pl ...
Posted Monday, February 20th 2023 at 12:40PM
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