Louise Beavers
Louise Beavers was an accomplished African American actress, known for her pioneering work in Hollywood during the early 20th century. Born on March 8, 1902,...
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Madeira Islands
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Madeira Islands, Portuguese Arquipélago da Madeira, is an archipelago of volcanic origin in the North Atlantic Ocean, belonging to Portugal. It comprises two inhabited islands,...
Prince Henry the Navigator
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Henry the Navigator, Portuguese Henrique o Navegador, byname of Henrique, infante (prince) de Portugal, duque (duke) de Viseu, senhor (lord) da Covilhã, (born March 4,...
Frank Wills – The Guard that Discovered the Watergate Break-in
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The Watchman Who Unveiled Watergate Frank Wills, an African American security guard, inadvertently played a pivotal role in one of the most significant political scandals...
Martha & the Vandellas
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Along with the Supremes, Martha & the Vandellas defined the distaff side of the Motown sound in the ’60s. Their biggest hits, including “Heat Wave,”...
The Marvelettes
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The Marvelettes were an all-girl group whose original members were Gladys Horton, Katherine Anderson, Georgeanna Tillman, Juanita Cowart, and Georgia Dobbins. They came together in...
Florence Ballard
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Florence Ballard’s musical journey began in Detroit, Michigan, where she was born on June 30, 1943. Growing up in a large family, Ballard’s love for...
Mary Wilson
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Mary Wilson, a name that resonates with the golden era of Motown, is a legendary figure who played a pivotal role in shaping the music...
Martha Washington
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Martha Washington married a wealthy plantation owner before becoming a widow and inheriting his estate. She wed Colonel George Washington in 1759 and became the...
The Massive, Overlooked Role of Female Slave Owners
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It’s estimated that 40 percent of slave owners may have been white women Most Americans know that George Washington owned enslaved people at his Mount...