Born Gertrude Pickett, Ma Rainey would go on to become known as the “Mother of the Blues,” and she earned that title in every ...

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President Barack Obama, Michelle Obama and "Rustin" star Colman Domingo made a surprise appearance at the opening night of the inaugural HBCU First Look Film Festival in Washington, D.C. The former ...

There are so many 'SNL' alums, Broadway stars, and award-winners in this ensemble.

From ‘Michael' to ‘Disclosure Day' to ‘The Four Seasons,' the consummate character actor is getting all the attention - and setting the terms of his newfound stardom. And he's pretty sure Chadwick ...

Both of Mary McLeod Bethune’s (1875–1955) parents were formerly enslaved. Despite this, Bethune became one of the most important and inspiring leaders in education, women’s rights and civil rights. As ...

The come-from-behind win puts the Golden Knights into Wednesday’s district final against Upper Perkiomen at Villanova ...

Rustin scored in the fourth on a walk, a single by Xavier Wood and a fly to left by Roche. But Upper Perk came right back ...

The Greater Baton Rouge State Fair is considering relocating to the former Woody Dumas Gold Course in Baker due to the ...

An artist and activist, she gained prominence with monumental canvases that she soaked in the darkest substance she could ...