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Mar 19, 2018 · Musa became ruler of the Mali Empire in 1312, taking the throne after his predecessor, Abu-Bakr II, for whom he’d served as deputy, went missing on a voyage he took by sea to find the edge of ...
Feb 1, 2021 · The Philadelphia native was the first Black person in the nation to earn a Ph.D. in economics in 1921. Three years later, she earned a law degree and went on to become the first Black woman to ...
1. Johnny Depp. Actor. Producer. Director. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) John Christopher "Johnny" Depp II was born on June 9, 1963 in Owensboro, Kentucky, to Betty Sue Palmer (née Wells), a waitress, and John Christopher Depp, a civil engineer. He was raised in Florida.
Feb 24, 2020 · Over the course of his career he has become the record holder for the most Grammy Awards won by a solo pop performer ever with 22 awards. He has won Best Male R&B Vocal Performance six times since 1973; his 22nd award was for Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals (shared with Tony Bennett, USA) on 11 February 2007.
Jul 7, 2023 · The darkest woman in the world is a well-known model named Nyakim Gatwech. As a descendant from South Sudan, Gatwech is known for her beautiful complexion and striking features. Her nickname ...
Feb 7, 2022 · Print this Page. Each year during Black History Month, the stories of figures like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, and Rosa Parks are often elevated—and with good reason. These figures made contributions to Black history and, by extension, American history, that cannot be overstated. But there are so many significant Black historical ...
Apr 4, 2016 · If the history of Texas is any indication, perhaps as many as one in four cowboys were black. Here are some of their stories. 10 Addison Jones. Dubbed “the most noted Negro cowboy that ever topped off a horse,” Addison Jones was known for his skill at breaking (“topping off”) untrained wild broncos. That involved clinging on for dear ...
