Clint McGuire
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Today in Black History - Audre Lorde
Audre Lorde was a lauded writer and poet known for her radical honesty and fight against racism and sexism. Self-described as a "Black, lesbian, mother, warrior, poet," Lorde wrote often about the intersections of her identities.
Audre Lorde was a lauded writer and poet known for her radical honesty and fight against racism and sexism. Self-described as a "Black, lesbian, mother, warrior, poet," Lorde wrote often about the intersections of her identities.
February 28, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Today in Black History - Audre Lorde
Audre Lorde was a lauded writer and poet known for her radical honesty and fight against racism and sexism. Self-described as a "Black, lesbian, mother, warrior, poet," Lorde wrote often about the intersections of her identities.
Audre Lorde was a lauded writer and poet known for her radical honesty and fight against racism and sexism. Self-described as a "Black, lesbian, mother, warrior, poet," Lorde wrote often about the intersections of her identities.
Today in Black History - Ann Lowe
Born in Clayton, Alabama, Ann Lowe is considered to be one of America's most influential clothing designers. She was taught to sew at an early age by her mother and grandmother—both skilled dressmakers who created clothing for wealthy white families around the state
Born in Clayton, Alabama, Ann Lowe is considered to be one of America's most influential clothing designers. She was taught to sew at an early age by her mother and grandmother—both skilled dressmakers who created clothing for wealthy white families around the state
February 27, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Today in Black History - Ann Lowe
Born in Clayton, Alabama, Ann Lowe is considered to be one of America's most influential clothing designers. She was taught to sew at an early age by her mother and grandmother—both skilled dressmakers who created clothing for wealthy white families around the state
Born in Clayton, Alabama, Ann Lowe is considered to be one of America's most influential clothing designers. She was taught to sew at an early age by her mother and grandmother—both skilled dressmakers who created clothing for wealthy white families around the state
Today in Black History - Dr Rebecca Lee Crumpler
Rebecca Lee Crumpler was the first Black woman to earn a medical degree in the United States. After attending the prestigious Massachusetts private school West-Newton English and Classical School, she worked as a nurse for eight years /1
Rebecca Lee Crumpler was the first Black woman to earn a medical degree in the United States. After attending the prestigious Massachusetts private school West-Newton English and Classical School, she worked as a nurse for eight years /1
February 26, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Today in Black History - Dr Rebecca Lee Crumpler
Rebecca Lee Crumpler was the first Black woman to earn a medical degree in the United States. After attending the prestigious Massachusetts private school West-Newton English and Classical School, she worked as a nurse for eight years /1
Rebecca Lee Crumpler was the first Black woman to earn a medical degree in the United States. After attending the prestigious Massachusetts private school West-Newton English and Classical School, she worked as a nurse for eight years /1
Today in Black History - Henrietta Lacks
After being diagnosed with cervical cancer at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in 1951, a sample of Lacks's cancer cells were taken without her consent by a researcher. And though she succumbed to the disease at the age of 31 that same year, her cells would go on…
After being diagnosed with cervical cancer at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in 1951, a sample of Lacks's cancer cells were taken without her consent by a researcher. And though she succumbed to the disease at the age of 31 that same year, her cells would go on…
February 25, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Today in Black History - Henrietta Lacks
After being diagnosed with cervical cancer at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in 1951, a sample of Lacks's cancer cells were taken without her consent by a researcher. And though she succumbed to the disease at the age of 31 that same year, her cells would go on…
After being diagnosed with cervical cancer at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in 1951, a sample of Lacks's cancer cells were taken without her consent by a researcher. And though she succumbed to the disease at the age of 31 that same year, her cells would go on…
Today in Black History - Benjamin O. Davis Sr
Benjamin O. Davis, Sr., was the first Black general in the U.S. Army. He served for 50 years, beginning as a temporary first lieutenant during the Spanish American War.
Benjamin O. Davis, Sr., was the first Black general in the U.S. Army. He served for 50 years, beginning as a temporary first lieutenant during the Spanish American War.
February 24, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Today in Black History - Benjamin O. Davis Sr
Benjamin O. Davis, Sr., was the first Black general in the U.S. Army. He served for 50 years, beginning as a temporary first lieutenant during the Spanish American War.
Benjamin O. Davis, Sr., was the first Black general in the U.S. Army. He served for 50 years, beginning as a temporary first lieutenant during the Spanish American War.
Today in Black History - Ella Baker
Baker was a key organizer for Martin Luther King Jr.'s Southern Christian Leadership Conference. But what was perhaps her biggest contribution to the movement was the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, which prioritized nonviolent protest.
Baker was a key organizer for Martin Luther King Jr.'s Southern Christian Leadership Conference. But what was perhaps her biggest contribution to the movement was the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, which prioritized nonviolent protest.
February 23, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Today in Black History - Ella Baker
Baker was a key organizer for Martin Luther King Jr.'s Southern Christian Leadership Conference. But what was perhaps her biggest contribution to the movement was the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, which prioritized nonviolent protest.
Baker was a key organizer for Martin Luther King Jr.'s Southern Christian Leadership Conference. But what was perhaps her biggest contribution to the movement was the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, which prioritized nonviolent protest.
Today in Black History - Alvin Ailey
Ailey was an acclaimed dancer and choreographer who earned global recognition for his impact on modern dance. After honing his technique at the Lester Horton Dance Theater, it inspired him to start the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in 1958.
Ailey was an acclaimed dancer and choreographer who earned global recognition for his impact on modern dance. After honing his technique at the Lester Horton Dance Theater, it inspired him to start the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in 1958.
February 22, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Today in Black History - Alvin Ailey
Ailey was an acclaimed dancer and choreographer who earned global recognition for his impact on modern dance. After honing his technique at the Lester Horton Dance Theater, it inspired him to start the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in 1958.
Ailey was an acclaimed dancer and choreographer who earned global recognition for his impact on modern dance. After honing his technique at the Lester Horton Dance Theater, it inspired him to start the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in 1958.
Today in Black History - Phyllis Wheatley
Despite never having received a formal education, Wheatley became the first African American to publish a book of poems, Poems on Various Subjects.
Despite never having received a formal education, Wheatley became the first African American to publish a book of poems, Poems on Various Subjects.
February 21, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Today in Black History - Phyllis Wheatley
Despite never having received a formal education, Wheatley became the first African American to publish a book of poems, Poems on Various Subjects.
Despite never having received a formal education, Wheatley became the first African American to publish a book of poems, Poems on Various Subjects.
Happy 58th ethereal birthday to Kurt Cobain. May you have plenty of cats to play with.
February 20, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Happy 58th ethereal birthday to Kurt Cobain. May you have plenty of cats to play with.
Today in Black History - Rose Marie McCoy
McCoy’s name may not be instantly recognizable, but she wrote and produced some of the biggest pop songs in the 1950s. In an industry dominated by white males, McCoy was able to make her mark through her pen, even if she couldn’t through her own voice.
McCoy’s name may not be instantly recognizable, but she wrote and produced some of the biggest pop songs in the 1950s. In an industry dominated by white males, McCoy was able to make her mark through her pen, even if she couldn’t through her own voice.
February 20, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Today in Black History - Rose Marie McCoy
McCoy’s name may not be instantly recognizable, but she wrote and produced some of the biggest pop songs in the 1950s. In an industry dominated by white males, McCoy was able to make her mark through her pen, even if she couldn’t through her own voice.
McCoy’s name may not be instantly recognizable, but she wrote and produced some of the biggest pop songs in the 1950s. In an industry dominated by white males, McCoy was able to make her mark through her pen, even if she couldn’t through her own voice.
Today in Black History - Marian Anderson
Anderson was often denied the opportunity to show off her unique vocal range because of her race. However, in 1955, she became the first African American to perform at the Metropolitan Opera.
Anderson was often denied the opportunity to show off her unique vocal range because of her race. However, in 1955, she became the first African American to perform at the Metropolitan Opera.
February 19, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Today in Black History - Marian Anderson
Anderson was often denied the opportunity to show off her unique vocal range because of her race. However, in 1955, she became the first African American to perform at the Metropolitan Opera.
Anderson was often denied the opportunity to show off her unique vocal range because of her race. However, in 1955, she became the first African American to perform at the Metropolitan Opera.
Today in Black History - Mae Jemison
Mae Jemison isn’t just the first African American woman who orbited into space aboard the shuttle Endeavour. She's also a physician, teacher, and Peace Corps volunteer; after her work with NASA, she founded the Jemison Group.
Mae Jemison isn’t just the first African American woman who orbited into space aboard the shuttle Endeavour. She's also a physician, teacher, and Peace Corps volunteer; after her work with NASA, she founded the Jemison Group.
February 18, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Today in Black History - Mae Jemison
Mae Jemison isn’t just the first African American woman who orbited into space aboard the shuttle Endeavour. She's also a physician, teacher, and Peace Corps volunteer; after her work with NASA, she founded the Jemison Group.
Mae Jemison isn’t just the first African American woman who orbited into space aboard the shuttle Endeavour. She's also a physician, teacher, and Peace Corps volunteer; after her work with NASA, she founded the Jemison Group.
Today in Black History - Ruby Bridges
She was just 6 years old when she became the first African American student to attend William Frantz Elementary in Louisiana at the height of desegregation.
She was just 6 years old when she became the first African American student to attend William Frantz Elementary in Louisiana at the height of desegregation.
February 17, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Today in Black History - Ruby Bridges
She was just 6 years old when she became the first African American student to attend William Frantz Elementary in Louisiana at the height of desegregation.
She was just 6 years old when she became the first African American student to attend William Frantz Elementary in Louisiana at the height of desegregation.
Today in Black History - Minnie Riperton
Mariah Carey is heralded for her whistle register, which is the highest the human voice is capable of reaching. But Riperton perfected the singing technique years before. The whistling can be heard on her biggest hit to date, “Lovin’ You.”
Mariah Carey is heralded for her whistle register, which is the highest the human voice is capable of reaching. But Riperton perfected the singing technique years before. The whistling can be heard on her biggest hit to date, “Lovin’ You.”
February 16, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Today in Black History - Minnie Riperton
Mariah Carey is heralded for her whistle register, which is the highest the human voice is capable of reaching. But Riperton perfected the singing technique years before. The whistling can be heard on her biggest hit to date, “Lovin’ You.”
Mariah Carey is heralded for her whistle register, which is the highest the human voice is capable of reaching. But Riperton perfected the singing technique years before. The whistling can be heard on her biggest hit to date, “Lovin’ You.”
Today in Black History - Marsha P. Johnson
Johnson, a Black trans woman and activist, was at the forefront of fighting for LGBTQ rights in the 1960s and 70s (including partaking in the resistance at Stonewall).
Johnson, a Black trans woman and activist, was at the forefront of fighting for LGBTQ rights in the 1960s and 70s (including partaking in the resistance at Stonewall).
February 15, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Today in Black History - Marsha P. Johnson
Johnson, a Black trans woman and activist, was at the forefront of fighting for LGBTQ rights in the 1960s and 70s (including partaking in the resistance at Stonewall).
Johnson, a Black trans woman and activist, was at the forefront of fighting for LGBTQ rights in the 1960s and 70s (including partaking in the resistance at Stonewall).
Today in Black History - Maria P Williams
Williams's 1923 film The Flames of Wrath had a team of all people of color, and beyond that, the former Kansas City teacher was an activist and writer (she detailed her leadership skills in My Work and Public Sentiment in 1916).
Williams's 1923 film The Flames of Wrath had a team of all people of color, and beyond that, the former Kansas City teacher was an activist and writer (she detailed her leadership skills in My Work and Public Sentiment in 1916).
February 14, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Today in Black History - Maria P Williams
Williams's 1923 film The Flames of Wrath had a team of all people of color, and beyond that, the former Kansas City teacher was an activist and writer (she detailed her leadership skills in My Work and Public Sentiment in 1916).
Williams's 1923 film The Flames of Wrath had a team of all people of color, and beyond that, the former Kansas City teacher was an activist and writer (she detailed her leadership skills in My Work and Public Sentiment in 1916).
Today in Black History - Jane Bolin
A pioneer in law, Jane Bolin was the first Black woman to attend Yale Law School in 1931. In 1939, she became the first Black female judge in the United States.
A pioneer in law, Jane Bolin was the first Black woman to attend Yale Law School in 1931. In 1939, she became the first Black female judge in the United States.
February 13, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Today in Black History - Jane Bolin
A pioneer in law, Jane Bolin was the first Black woman to attend Yale Law School in 1931. In 1939, she became the first Black female judge in the United States.
A pioneer in law, Jane Bolin was the first Black woman to attend Yale Law School in 1931. In 1939, she became the first Black female judge in the United States.
Today in Black History - Gordon Parks
Parks was the first African American photographer on the staff of Life magazine, and later helped found Essence. He also was the first Black writer and director of a studio film, and his second movie, Shaft, helping to shape the blaxploitation era in the '70s.
Parks was the first African American photographer on the staff of Life magazine, and later helped found Essence. He also was the first Black writer and director of a studio film, and his second movie, Shaft, helping to shape the blaxploitation era in the '70s.
February 12, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Today in Black History - Gordon Parks
Parks was the first African American photographer on the staff of Life magazine, and later helped found Essence. He also was the first Black writer and director of a studio film, and his second movie, Shaft, helping to shape the blaxploitation era in the '70s.
Parks was the first African American photographer on the staff of Life magazine, and later helped found Essence. He also was the first Black writer and director of a studio film, and his second movie, Shaft, helping to shape the blaxploitation era in the '70s.
Today in Black History - Alice Coachman
Growing up in Albany, Georgia, the soon-to-be track star got an early start running on dirt roads and jumping over makeshift hurdles. She became the first African American woman from any country to win an Olympic Gold Medal at the 1948 Olympics in London
Growing up in Albany, Georgia, the soon-to-be track star got an early start running on dirt roads and jumping over makeshift hurdles. She became the first African American woman from any country to win an Olympic Gold Medal at the 1948 Olympics in London
February 11, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Today in Black History - Alice Coachman
Growing up in Albany, Georgia, the soon-to-be track star got an early start running on dirt roads and jumping over makeshift hurdles. She became the first African American woman from any country to win an Olympic Gold Medal at the 1948 Olympics in London
Growing up in Albany, Georgia, the soon-to-be track star got an early start running on dirt roads and jumping over makeshift hurdles. She became the first African American woman from any country to win an Olympic Gold Medal at the 1948 Olympics in London
Today in Black History - Gwendolyn Brooks
Today, Brooks is considered to be one of the most revered poets of the 20th century. She was the first Black author to win the Pulitzer Prize and she served as poetry consultant to the Library of Congress, becoming the first Black woman to hold that position
Today, Brooks is considered to be one of the most revered poets of the 20th century. She was the first Black author to win the Pulitzer Prize and she served as poetry consultant to the Library of Congress, becoming the first Black woman to hold that position
February 10, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Today in Black History - Gwendolyn Brooks
Today, Brooks is considered to be one of the most revered poets of the 20th century. She was the first Black author to win the Pulitzer Prize and she served as poetry consultant to the Library of Congress, becoming the first Black woman to hold that position
Today, Brooks is considered to be one of the most revered poets of the 20th century. She was the first Black author to win the Pulitzer Prize and she served as poetry consultant to the Library of Congress, becoming the first Black woman to hold that position
Today in Black History - Ethel Waters
Waters first entered the entertainment business in the 1920s as a blues singer and then became a Broadway star. Later in life, she made history for her work in television—she was the first African American to star in her own TV show, The Ethel Waters Show.
Waters first entered the entertainment business in the 1920s as a blues singer and then became a Broadway star. Later in life, she made history for her work in television—she was the first African American to star in her own TV show, The Ethel Waters Show.
February 9, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Today in Black History - Ethel Waters
Waters first entered the entertainment business in the 1920s as a blues singer and then became a Broadway star. Later in life, she made history for her work in television—she was the first African American to star in her own TV show, The Ethel Waters Show.
Waters first entered the entertainment business in the 1920s as a blues singer and then became a Broadway star. Later in life, she made history for her work in television—she was the first African American to star in her own TV show, The Ethel Waters Show.
Today in Black History - Robert Sengstacke Abbott
In 1905, Abbott founded the Chicago Defender weekly newspaper. Abbott and his newspaper played an integral part in encouraging African Americans to migrate from the South for better economic opportunities.
In 1905, Abbott founded the Chicago Defender weekly newspaper. Abbott and his newspaper played an integral part in encouraging African Americans to migrate from the South for better economic opportunities.
February 8, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Today in Black History - Robert Sengstacke Abbott
In 1905, Abbott founded the Chicago Defender weekly newspaper. Abbott and his newspaper played an integral part in encouraging African Americans to migrate from the South for better economic opportunities.
In 1905, Abbott founded the Chicago Defender weekly newspaper. Abbott and his newspaper played an integral part in encouraging African Americans to migrate from the South for better economic opportunities.
Today in Black History - Bessie Coleman
Though history has favored Amelia Earhart or the Wright brothers, Coleman—who went to flight school in France in 1920—paved the way for a new generation of diverse fliers like the Tuskegee Airmen, Blackbirds, and Flying Hobos.
Though history has favored Amelia Earhart or the Wright brothers, Coleman—who went to flight school in France in 1920—paved the way for a new generation of diverse fliers like the Tuskegee Airmen, Blackbirds, and Flying Hobos.
February 7, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Today in Black History - Bessie Coleman
Though history has favored Amelia Earhart or the Wright brothers, Coleman—who went to flight school in France in 1920—paved the way for a new generation of diverse fliers like the Tuskegee Airmen, Blackbirds, and Flying Hobos.
Though history has favored Amelia Earhart or the Wright brothers, Coleman—who went to flight school in France in 1920—paved the way for a new generation of diverse fliers like the Tuskegee Airmen, Blackbirds, and Flying Hobos.
Today in Black History - Jesse Owens
Owens was a track-and-field athlete who set a world record in the long jump at the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin. In 1976, Owens received the Presidential Medal of Freedom and was posthumously awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in 1990.
Owens was a track-and-field athlete who set a world record in the long jump at the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin. In 1976, Owens received the Presidential Medal of Freedom and was posthumously awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in 1990.
February 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Today in Black History - Jesse Owens
Owens was a track-and-field athlete who set a world record in the long jump at the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin. In 1976, Owens received the Presidential Medal of Freedom and was posthumously awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in 1990.
Owens was a track-and-field athlete who set a world record in the long jump at the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin. In 1976, Owens received the Presidential Medal of Freedom and was posthumously awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in 1990.