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Raconteuse: @Ashleigh.me
Today’s Love Black History Fact
On September 5, 1987, Bo Jackson married Linda Garrett. They met as students at Auburn University. Today, they celebrate 38 years of marriage.
On September 5, 1987, Bo Jackson married Linda Garrett. They met as students at Auburn University. Today, they celebrate 38 years of marriage.
September 5, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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On September 5, 1987, Bo Jackson married Linda Garrett. They met as students at Auburn University. Today, they celebrate 38 years of marriage.
On September 5, 1987, Bo Jackson married Linda Garrett. They met as students at Auburn University. Today, they celebrate 38 years of marriage.
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On September 3, 1999, Cedric the Entertainer (Cedric Kyles) married Lorna Wells. They had two children in 2000 and 2003, respectively. Today, they celebrate 26 years of marriage.
On September 3, 1999, Cedric the Entertainer (Cedric Kyles) married Lorna Wells. They had two children in 2000 and 2003, respectively. Today, they celebrate 26 years of marriage.
September 3, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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On September 3, 1999, Cedric the Entertainer (Cedric Kyles) married Lorna Wells. They had two children in 2000 and 2003, respectively. Today, they celebrate 26 years of marriage.
On September 3, 1999, Cedric the Entertainer (Cedric Kyles) married Lorna Wells. They had two children in 2000 and 2003, respectively. Today, they celebrate 26 years of marriage.
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On August 29, 2020, Niecy Nash and Jessica Betts got married in a small, private ceremony in the middle of the pandemic. Today marks their fifth wedding anniversary.
On August 29, 2020, Niecy Nash and Jessica Betts got married in a small, private ceremony in the middle of the pandemic. Today marks their fifth wedding anniversary.
August 29, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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On August 29, 2020, Niecy Nash and Jessica Betts got married in a small, private ceremony in the middle of the pandemic. Today marks their fifth wedding anniversary.
On August 29, 2020, Niecy Nash and Jessica Betts got married in a small, private ceremony in the middle of the pandemic. Today marks their fifth wedding anniversary.
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On August 25, 1962, Colin Powell married Alma Johnson after meeting on a blind date the year before. During their marriage, they had three children. They remained married for fifty-nine years.
On August 25, 1962, Colin Powell married Alma Johnson after meeting on a blind date the year before. During their marriage, they had three children. They remained married for fifty-nine years.
August 25, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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On August 25, 1962, Colin Powell married Alma Johnson after meeting on a blind date the year before. During their marriage, they had three children. They remained married for fifty-nine years.
On August 25, 1962, Colin Powell married Alma Johnson after meeting on a blind date the year before. During their marriage, they had three children. They remained married for fifty-nine years.
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On August 22, 2014, Kamala Harris married Doug Emhoff at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse's Mural Room. Today is their eleventh wedding anniversary.
On August 22, 2014, Kamala Harris married Doug Emhoff at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse's Mural Room. Today is their eleventh wedding anniversary.
August 22, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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On August 22, 2014, Kamala Harris married Doug Emhoff at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse's Mural Room. Today is their eleventh wedding anniversary.
On August 22, 2014, Kamala Harris married Doug Emhoff at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse's Mural Room. Today is their eleventh wedding anniversary.
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On August 18, 1980, Samuel L. Jackson married LaTanya Richardson. In their 45 years of marriage, they had one daughter and many professional successes.
On August 18, 1980, Samuel L. Jackson married LaTanya Richardson. In their 45 years of marriage, they had one daughter and many professional successes.
August 18, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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On August 18, 1980, Samuel L. Jackson married LaTanya Richardson. In their 45 years of marriage, they had one daughter and many professional successes.
On August 18, 1980, Samuel L. Jackson married LaTanya Richardson. In their 45 years of marriage, they had one daughter and many professional successes.
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On August 15, 1957, a young Katie Beatrice Green married Air Force officer John Henry Hall. They met when she was a junior at Mississippi Vocational College. They had two children and remained married until 2012 when Katie passed away.
On August 15, 1957, a young Katie Beatrice Green married Air Force officer John Henry Hall. They met when she was a junior at Mississippi Vocational College. They had two children and remained married until 2012 when Katie passed away.
August 15, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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On August 15, 1957, a young Katie Beatrice Green married Air Force officer John Henry Hall. They met when she was a junior at Mississippi Vocational College. They had two children and remained married until 2012 when Katie passed away.
On August 15, 1957, a young Katie Beatrice Green married Air Force officer John Henry Hall. They met when she was a junior at Mississippi Vocational College. They had two children and remained married until 2012 when Katie passed away.
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On August 11, 1939, Dr. Ernest Everett Just married a Swiss-born German woman named Hedwig Schnetzler. They met in 1931 in Berlin. They had one daughter and remained married until he died in 1941.
On August 11, 1939, Dr. Ernest Everett Just married a Swiss-born German woman named Hedwig Schnetzler. They met in 1931 in Berlin. They had one daughter and remained married until he died in 1941.
August 11, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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On August 11, 1939, Dr. Ernest Everett Just married a Swiss-born German woman named Hedwig Schnetzler. They met in 1931 in Berlin. They had one daughter and remained married until he died in 1941.
On August 11, 1939, Dr. Ernest Everett Just married a Swiss-born German woman named Hedwig Schnetzler. They met in 1931 in Berlin. They had one daughter and remained married until he died in 1941.
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On August 8, 1996, Houston Rockets center and member of the 1996 Olympics "Dream Team" Hakeem Olajuwon married Daila Asafi in a traditional, pre-arranged Islamic ceremony. Throughout their marriage, they had four children. Today, they celebrate 29 years of marriage.
On August 8, 1996, Houston Rockets center and member of the 1996 Olympics "Dream Team" Hakeem Olajuwon married Daila Asafi in a traditional, pre-arranged Islamic ceremony. Throughout their marriage, they had four children. Today, they celebrate 29 years of marriage.
August 8, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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On August 8, 1996, Houston Rockets center and member of the 1996 Olympics "Dream Team" Hakeem Olajuwon married Daila Asafi in a traditional, pre-arranged Islamic ceremony. Throughout their marriage, they had four children. Today, they celebrate 29 years of marriage.
On August 8, 1996, Houston Rockets center and member of the 1996 Olympics "Dream Team" Hakeem Olajuwon married Daila Asafi in a traditional, pre-arranged Islamic ceremony. Throughout their marriage, they had four children. Today, they celebrate 29 years of marriage.
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On August 7, 1995, James Todd Smith (LL Cool J) married Simone Johnson. They overcame Simone's cancer's diagnosis in 2004 and celebrated many personal and professional wins. They are the parents of four children. Today, they celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary.
On August 7, 1995, James Todd Smith (LL Cool J) married Simone Johnson. They overcame Simone's cancer's diagnosis in 2004 and celebrated many personal and professional wins. They are the parents of four children. Today, they celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary.
August 7, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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On August 7, 1995, James Todd Smith (LL Cool J) married Simone Johnson. They overcame Simone's cancer's diagnosis in 2004 and celebrated many personal and professional wins. They are the parents of four children. Today, they celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary.
On August 7, 1995, James Todd Smith (LL Cool J) married Simone Johnson. They overcame Simone's cancer's diagnosis in 2004 and celebrated many personal and professional wins. They are the parents of four children. Today, they celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary.
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Before marrying Nat King Cole, Maria Hawkins Ellington received backlash from her parents, more specifically her aunt that raised her. She said they were “unequally yoked” & boycotted the wedding. It’s assumed that was because Nat was dark-skinned and grew up poor.
Before marrying Nat King Cole, Maria Hawkins Ellington received backlash from her parents, more specifically her aunt that raised her. She said they were “unequally yoked” & boycotted the wedding. It’s assumed that was because Nat was dark-skinned and grew up poor.
August 6, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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Before marrying Nat King Cole, Maria Hawkins Ellington received backlash from her parents, more specifically her aunt that raised her. She said they were “unequally yoked” & boycotted the wedding. It’s assumed that was because Nat was dark-skinned and grew up poor.
Before marrying Nat King Cole, Maria Hawkins Ellington received backlash from her parents, more specifically her aunt that raised her. She said they were “unequally yoked” & boycotted the wedding. It’s assumed that was because Nat was dark-skinned and grew up poor.
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On August 5, 1811, Pierre Toussaint married Juliette Noel, after buying her freedom. This historic philanthropic couple remained married until Juliette’s passing in 1851.
On August 5, 1811, Pierre Toussaint married Juliette Noel, after buying her freedom. This historic philanthropic couple remained married until Juliette’s passing in 1851.
August 5, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Today’s Love Black History Fact
On August 5, 1811, Pierre Toussaint married Juliette Noel, after buying her freedom. This historic philanthropic couple remained married until Juliette’s passing in 1851.
On August 5, 1811, Pierre Toussaint married Juliette Noel, after buying her freedom. This historic philanthropic couple remained married until Juliette’s passing in 1851.
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On August 4, 1994, rapper Christopher Wallace, better known as the Notorious B.I.G., married singer Faith Evans. They had only known each other for about two months when they decided to tie the knot.
On August 4, 1994, rapper Christopher Wallace, better known as the Notorious B.I.G., married singer Faith Evans. They had only known each other for about two months when they decided to tie the knot.
August 4, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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On August 4, 1994, rapper Christopher Wallace, better known as the Notorious B.I.G., married singer Faith Evans. They had only known each other for about two months when they decided to tie the knot.
On August 4, 1994, rapper Christopher Wallace, better known as the Notorious B.I.G., married singer Faith Evans. They had only known each other for about two months when they decided to tie the knot.
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On August 3, 2001, Allen Iverson married his high school sweetheart Tawanna Turner. They attempted to have a private wedding in New Jersey, however, the media became aware of the details and leaked it.
On August 3, 2001, Allen Iverson married his high school sweetheart Tawanna Turner. They attempted to have a private wedding in New Jersey, however, the media became aware of the details and leaked it.
August 3, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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On August 3, 2001, Allen Iverson married his high school sweetheart Tawanna Turner. They attempted to have a private wedding in New Jersey, however, the media became aware of the details and leaked it.
On August 3, 2001, Allen Iverson married his high school sweetheart Tawanna Turner. They attempted to have a private wedding in New Jersey, however, the media became aware of the details and leaked it.
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On August 2, 1882, Dr. Booker T. Washington married Fannie Norton Smith at Zion Baptist Church in Malden, West Virginia. This marriage coincided with his beginnings at Tuskegee. They had one child, daughter Portia, but ended after 21 months when Fannie died.
On August 2, 1882, Dr. Booker T. Washington married Fannie Norton Smith at Zion Baptist Church in Malden, West Virginia. This marriage coincided with his beginnings at Tuskegee. They had one child, daughter Portia, but ended after 21 months when Fannie died.
August 2, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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On August 2, 1882, Dr. Booker T. Washington married Fannie Norton Smith at Zion Baptist Church in Malden, West Virginia. This marriage coincided with his beginnings at Tuskegee. They had one child, daughter Portia, but ended after 21 months when Fannie died.
On August 2, 1882, Dr. Booker T. Washington married Fannie Norton Smith at Zion Baptist Church in Malden, West Virginia. This marriage coincided with his beginnings at Tuskegee. They had one child, daughter Portia, but ended after 21 months when Fannie died.
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On August 1, 1945, Reverend Adam Clayton Powell Jr., the pastor of Harlem’s Abyssinian Baptist Church and the first Black Congressman from New York, married entertainer Hazel Scott.
On August 1, 1945, Reverend Adam Clayton Powell Jr., the pastor of Harlem’s Abyssinian Baptist Church and the first Black Congressman from New York, married entertainer Hazel Scott.
August 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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On August 1, 1945, Reverend Adam Clayton Powell Jr., the pastor of Harlem’s Abyssinian Baptist Church and the first Black Congressman from New York, married entertainer Hazel Scott.
On August 1, 1945, Reverend Adam Clayton Powell Jr., the pastor of Harlem’s Abyssinian Baptist Church and the first Black Congressman from New York, married entertainer Hazel Scott.
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On July 31, 2016, dancer Misty Copeland married attorney Olu Evans in Laguna Beach, California. They had about 100 guests present. Since their marriage, they’ve become the parents to their son, Jackson. Today, they celebrate nine years of marriage.
On July 31, 2016, dancer Misty Copeland married attorney Olu Evans in Laguna Beach, California. They had about 100 guests present. Since their marriage, they’ve become the parents to their son, Jackson. Today, they celebrate nine years of marriage.
July 31, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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On July 31, 2016, dancer Misty Copeland married attorney Olu Evans in Laguna Beach, California. They had about 100 guests present. Since their marriage, they’ve become the parents to their son, Jackson. Today, they celebrate nine years of marriage.
On July 31, 2016, dancer Misty Copeland married attorney Olu Evans in Laguna Beach, California. They had about 100 guests present. Since their marriage, they’ve become the parents to their son, Jackson. Today, they celebrate nine years of marriage.
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On July 30, 2005, Sheryl Lee Ralph married Pennsylvania State Senator Vincent Hughes in Los Angeles. This wedding gave us one of the most legendary Black wedding parties of all time. Today, they celebrate 20 years of marriage.
On July 30, 2005, Sheryl Lee Ralph married Pennsylvania State Senator Vincent Hughes in Los Angeles. This wedding gave us one of the most legendary Black wedding parties of all time. Today, they celebrate 20 years of marriage.
July 30, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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On July 30, 2005, Sheryl Lee Ralph married Pennsylvania State Senator Vincent Hughes in Los Angeles. This wedding gave us one of the most legendary Black wedding parties of all time. Today, they celebrate 20 years of marriage.
On July 30, 2005, Sheryl Lee Ralph married Pennsylvania State Senator Vincent Hughes in Los Angeles. This wedding gave us one of the most legendary Black wedding parties of all time. Today, they celebrate 20 years of marriage.
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On July 27, 1922, Marcus Garvey married Amy Jacques just a few months after his divorce from his first wife and her friend, Amy Ashwood. Amy Jacques maintained the work of the UNIA during his incarceration and preserved his legacy after he died.
On July 27, 1922, Marcus Garvey married Amy Jacques just a few months after his divorce from his first wife and her friend, Amy Ashwood. Amy Jacques maintained the work of the UNIA during his incarceration and preserved his legacy after he died.
July 27, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Today’s Love Black History Fact
On July 27, 1922, Marcus Garvey married Amy Jacques just a few months after his divorce from his first wife and her friend, Amy Ashwood. Amy Jacques maintained the work of the UNIA during his incarceration and preserved his legacy after he died.
On July 27, 1922, Marcus Garvey married Amy Jacques just a few months after his divorce from his first wife and her friend, Amy Ashwood. Amy Jacques maintained the work of the UNIA during his incarceration and preserved his legacy after he died.
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On July 26, 1969, Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. got married. You might remember them as playing Fancy's parents on The Jamie Foxx Show, but they are known for their time in 5th Dimension and their CBS TV show in the 1970s. Today is their 56th wedding anniversary.
On July 26, 1969, Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. got married. You might remember them as playing Fancy's parents on The Jamie Foxx Show, but they are known for their time in 5th Dimension and their CBS TV show in the 1970s. Today is their 56th wedding anniversary.
July 26, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Today’s Love Black History Fact
On July 26, 1969, Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. got married. You might remember them as playing Fancy's parents on The Jamie Foxx Show, but they are known for their time in 5th Dimension and their CBS TV show in the 1970s. Today is their 56th wedding anniversary.
On July 26, 1969, Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. got married. You might remember them as playing Fancy's parents on The Jamie Foxx Show, but they are known for their time in 5th Dimension and their CBS TV show in the 1970s. Today is their 56th wedding anniversary.
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On July 25 2021, Issa Rae married her longtime boyfriend Louis Diame in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, which is in the South of France. Today is their 4th anniversary.
On July 25 2021, Issa Rae married her longtime boyfriend Louis Diame in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, which is in the South of France. Today is their 4th anniversary.
July 25, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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On July 25 2021, Issa Rae married her longtime boyfriend Louis Diame in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, which is in the South of France. Today is their 4th anniversary.
On July 25 2021, Issa Rae married her longtime boyfriend Louis Diame in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, which is in the South of France. Today is their 4th anniversary.
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On July 24, 1998, Grant Hill proposed to Tamia. Exactly a year later, they got married in Michigan. Today, they celebrate 27 years of marriage.
On July 24, 1998, Grant Hill proposed to Tamia. Exactly a year later, they got married in Michigan. Today, they celebrate 27 years of marriage.
July 24, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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On July 24, 1998, Grant Hill proposed to Tamia. Exactly a year later, they got married in Michigan. Today, they celebrate 27 years of marriage.
On July 24, 1998, Grant Hill proposed to Tamia. Exactly a year later, they got married in Michigan. Today, they celebrate 27 years of marriage.
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On July 23, 1969, Patti LaBelle married Armstead Edwards. Armstead proposed multiple times but she would say no. But realizing she might lose him if she didn’t say yes, she asked him. They got married five days later and remained married until 2003.
On July 23, 1969, Patti LaBelle married Armstead Edwards. Armstead proposed multiple times but she would say no. But realizing she might lose him if she didn’t say yes, she asked him. They got married five days later and remained married until 2003.
July 23, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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On July 23, 1969, Patti LaBelle married Armstead Edwards. Armstead proposed multiple times but she would say no. But realizing she might lose him if she didn’t say yes, she asked him. They got married five days later and remained married until 2003.
On July 23, 1969, Patti LaBelle married Armstead Edwards. Armstead proposed multiple times but she would say no. But realizing she might lose him if she didn’t say yes, she asked him. They got married five days later and remained married until 2003.
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On July 22, 2007, boxer Laila Ali married former NFL player Curtis Conway. Today, they celebrate 18 years of marriage.
On July 22, 2007, boxer Laila Ali married former NFL player Curtis Conway. Today, they celebrate 18 years of marriage.
July 22, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Today’s Love Black History Fact
On July 22, 2007, boxer Laila Ali married former NFL player Curtis Conway. Today, they celebrate 18 years of marriage.
On July 22, 2007, boxer Laila Ali married former NFL player Curtis Conway. Today, they celebrate 18 years of marriage.
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On July 21, 1930, Count Basie married Vivian Lee Winn. Vivian would be his first wife. They would remain married shy of five years.
On July 21, 1930, Count Basie married Vivian Lee Winn. Vivian would be his first wife. They would remain married shy of five years.
July 21, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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On July 21, 1930, Count Basie married Vivian Lee Winn. Vivian would be his first wife. They would remain married shy of five years.
On July 21, 1930, Count Basie married Vivian Lee Winn. Vivian would be his first wife. They would remain married shy of five years.