he oldest living American celebrates an incredible milestone — turning 115 years old! 🥰 A true inspiration, reminding us that every year is a gift filled with wisdom, love, and strength. 💚✨❤️

One of the great American Civil Rights Icons has died. Dr. Norman C. Francis, President of Xavier University for decades he built that institution into the premiere pre-med programs in the country sending more students into med school than any other college in the country. A

Angela Davis and Toni Morrison, 1974.

James Brown with his father.

Remembering Dorothy Maynor. wikiwand.com/en/Dorothy_May…

Take a good look at my face You'll see my smile looks out of place If you look closer, it's easy to trace The tracks of my tears William 'Smokey' Robinson Jr., Legend of American Music, born 86 years ago today on 19 Feb 1940, in Detroit. #SmokeyRobinson #Motown

at 53 No skin condition No health issues No cracks Black is beautiful ❤️

#BlackHistoryMonth This is a Lucy Stanton. She is known as the first black woman to graduate from a 4 year college/university in 1850. She is a pioneer that paved the way for women like me and I thank her dearly.🖤

Halle Berry and her mum, Ann Hawkins, then and now. ♥️

Without cheating, who is this?

Today in 1974, #DianaRoss attended the 1st American Music Awards and won Best Pop/Rock Album for the "Lady Sings the Blues" soundtrack.

As she earns recognition for 'Disney Jr.’s Ariel,' we revisit the performances that cemented Riley as one of this generation’s most commanding voices. bet.com/article/kvi6hv…

During the filming of Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (2020), none of the cast knew Boseman was battling cancer. Viola Davis later noted that he was often thin and tired, but he never let it affect his high-energy, explosive performance on set.

Please don't move around without showing some love 😘

I am heartbroken to learn of the passing of Ms. JoAnne Bland — a freedom fighter and daughter of Selma, Alabama. It was Foot Soldiers like JoAnne who put their lives and freedom on the line for the right of all Americans to vote. As the founder of Foot Soliders Park in Selma,

This Black History Month, I reflect on the power of artists like #StevieWonder who use their voices not only to inspire, but to help secure a national holiday honoring my father, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., alongside my mother, Coretta Scott King, whose steadfast leadership

Rev. Jesse Jackson was revered for his profound activism and political work, especially by Dwayne Wayne! 😂 Join us as we honor his legacy in a special showing of #ADifferentWorld TONIGHT at 9p/8c.

Happy birthday Smokey Robinson! 👑 What’s your favorite track from him?

Black History 365: ♥️ 🖤 💚