Black History

Jerman worked in the White House for 55 years, serving presidents from Eisenhower to Obama.

Watson hit MLB’s one millionth home run in 1975 while playing for the Houston Astros.

Graves founded the magazine in 1970, and this year it celebrates its 50th year with millions of readers.

Cofounder of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.

She founded and ran the Mamie Till Mobley Memorial Foundation.

One man’s death, 250 years ago this month, became a great symbol of U.S. independence. That man was Crispus Attucks, and he’s considered the first person killed in the American Revolution.  He…

This year brimmed with scores of notable deaths across a wide range of public interest — James Ingram, John Conyers, Juanita Abernathy, Pernell Whitaker, and on and on — but…

In 2019, we lost people who shaped our world — entertainers, politicians, athletes, artists. Join us as we look back at some of the most recognizable and beloved notable people…

Richard Hatcher was the mayor of Gary, Indiana, for 20 years, from 1968 to 1988.

Rev. Clay Evans was a leading voice in the civil rights movement, evangelical broadcasting, and American gospel music. He died Wed., Nov. 27, 2019, at the age of 94.