This Day in Black History: Jan. 21, 1987
Aretha Franklin becomes first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Jan. 21, 1987.
Aretha Franklin, beloved "Queen of Soul," made history on Jan. 21, 1987, when she became the first woman t ...
Posted Saturday, January 21st 2023 at 6:18PM
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This Day in Black History: Jan. 21, 1773
Phillis Wheatley, who was born a slave, was freed on Jan. 21, 1773, and published her first book of poetry that year.
Phillis Wheatley, who was born a slave in 1745, was freed on this day. She published he ...
Posted Saturday, January 21st 2023 at 5:47PM
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Former President Barack Obama Begins Second Term
The 44th President of the United States and the first African American President of the United States, Barack Hussein Obama II was sworn in to his second term as President of the United States on Ja ...
Posted Saturday, January 21st 2023 at 5:35PM
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Willa Brown, renowned African-American aviator and educator, was born on Jan. 21, 1906.
Willa Brown, born on Jan. 21, 1906, was one of the pioneer figures in the world of African-American aviators. She was the first Black female officer in the Civ ...
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Biographies of the Secretaries of State: Colin Luther Powell (1937–2021)
Introduction
Colin L. Powell was appointed Secretary of State by George W. Bush on January 20, 2001, after being unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate. He served for fo ...
Posted Friday, January 20th 2023 at 6:05PM
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Obama Is Sworn In as the 44th President
By Carl Hulse
Jan. 20, 2009
Barack Hussein Obama became the 44th president of the United States on Tuesday before a massive crowd reveling in a moment of historical significance, and called on Americans ...
Posted Friday, January 20th 2023 at 5:22PM
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Kamala Harris becomes first female vice president
Kamala Harris makes history when she is sworn in as the 49th U.S. vice president on January 20, 2021, becoming the first woman, the first Black American and the first Asian American to occupy the o ...
Posted Friday, January 20th 2023 at 2:44PM
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Reginald F. Lewis
Reginald F. Lewis was the first Black American to build a billion-dollar company. Lewis died on January 19, 1993 in New York City at age 50. He was born on December 7, 1942 in Baltimore, Maryland. The creation of TLC Beatrice I ...
Posted Thursday, January 19th 2023 at 7:17PM
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For Immediate Release From Autism Speaks!
My name is Paul Kotler. I’m a 31-year-old college student and advocate with autism.
Everyone with autism tends to be unique. I type my words instead of speaking out loud.
I’ve learned that transiti ...
Posted Thursday, January 19th 2023 at 3:48PM
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