This Day in Quiztory

09.17_Actress Vanessa L. Williams 17.09.2019 1:31 ↓

Today we celebrate actress and singer Vanessa L. Williams, the first African American to be crowned Miss America

09.16_TV Personality Debbye Turner 16.09.2019 1:19 ↓

Today we shine a spotlight on Debbye Turner, veterinarian, television host and the third African American to hold the title of Miss America

09.13_R.I.P. 2Pac 13.09.2019 1:10 ↓

Today we celebrate the life and legacy of rapper and actor Tupac Shakur on the anniversary of his death.

09.12_Happy Birthday, Barry White! 12.09.2019 1:18 ↓

Today we celebrate recording artist Barry White on what would be his 75th birthday.

09.11_"Roots" wins big at The Emmys 11.09.2019 0:42 ↓

Today we commemorate the television miniseries "Roots" snagging nine trophies at the 29th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards

09.10_"The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" 10.09.2019 1:12 ↓

Today we celebrate "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," the sitcom that launched the acting career of megastar Will Smith

09.09_Poet Sonia Sanchez 09.09.2019 1:20 ↓

Today we shine a spotlight on poet Sonia Sanchez, the city of Philadelphia's first poet laureate

09.06_Olympic Champion Rafer Johnson 06.09.2019 1:15 ↓

Today we salute Rafer Johnson, Olympic gold medalist and founder of the Southern California chapter of Special Olympics

09.05_Author Frank Yerby 05.09.2019 1:10 ↓

Today we share some background on author Frank Yerby

09.04_Happy Birthday, Damon Wayans! 04.09.2019 1:20 ↓

Today we send a birthday shout out to actor and comedian Damon Wayans

09.03_Television Executive Johnathan Rodgers 03.09.2019 1:15 ↓

Today we shine a spotlight on the achievements of retired television executive Johnathan Rodgers

09.02_Attorney Joseph W. Hatchett 02.09.2019 1:10 ↓

Today we shine a spotlight on attorney Joseph W. Hatchett, the first African American to sit on the Florida Supreme Court

08.30_Civil Rights Leader Rosa Parks 30.08.2019 1:14 ↓

Today we share some background on an unfortunate crime committed against civil rights leader Rosa Parks

08.29_Hall of Fame Center Moses Malone 29.08.2019 1:28 ↓

Today we celebrate hall of fame basketball player and NBA champion center Moses Malone

08.28_The March on Washington 28.08.2019 1:21 ↓

Today we commemorate the 56th anniversary of the March on Washington

08.27_Activist W.E.B. Du Bois 27.08.2019 1:19 ↓

Today we celebrate the life and legacy of author and activist W.E.B. Du Bois, co-founder of the NAACP

08.26_Artist Hale Woodruff 26.08.2019 1:18 ↓

Today we shine a spotlight on Hale Woodruff, an Atlanta University professor who established the Atlanta Annuals, an exhibition that provided one of the earliest opportunities for black artists to showcase their work on a national stage

08.23_The Camp Logan Riot 23.08.2019 1:25 ↓

Today we share some background on the race riot at Camp Logan in Houston, Texas

08.22_Blues Singer John Lee Hooker 22.08.2019 1:19 ↓

Today we celebrate blues singer John Lee Hooker

08.21_Judge Juanita Kidd Stout 21.08.2019 1:24 ↓

Today we celebrate the life and legacy of Juanita Kidd Stout, the first African American female to serve on a state Supreme Court

08.20_National Negro Bowling Association 20.08.2019 1:31 ↓

Today we share some history on the National Negro Bowling Association

08.19_NASA Administrator Charles F. Bolden 19.08.2019 1:26 ↓

Today we shine a spotlight on Charles F. Bolden, NASA'a first African American Administrator

08.16_Happy Birthday, Angela Bassett! 16.08.2019 1:12 ↓

Today we celebrate Academy Award nominated actress Angela Bassett on her 61st birthday!

08.15_"Endless Love" 15.08.2019 1:11 ↓

Today we share some background on the #1 single "Endless Love," a duet by Lionel Richie and Diana Ross

08.14_Happy birthday, Halle Berry! 14.08.2019 1:26 ↓

Today we celebrate actress Halle Berry on her 53rd birthday!