Way Black When
On January 20, 2001, Colin Luther Powell is sworn in by President George W. Bush as Secretary of State. He is the first black secretary of state in U.S. history.
Was there a better decade for black films than the 1970’s, when the Blaxploitation era was in full effect? Though it was a controversial era for African-Americans, Blaxploitation cinema was a creatively rich period that broke down racial barriers for many black actors and filmmakers. Names like Richard Roundtree, Pam Grier, and Melvin Van Peebles […]
On January 19, 1918 John H Johnson, publisher of “Ebony Magazine” and “Jet” was born. In 1982 he became the first African-American to appear on the Forbes 400.
We asked The Whispers, Prince or Michael Jackson? See who they chose.
On January 18, 1975, “The Jeffersons” premiered on television. It aired for 11 seasons, making it the longest-running series with a predominantly black cast.
On January 17, 1942 Boxing champion, Muhammad Ali was born in Louisville, Kentucky. He began boxing after his bike was stolen at age 12.
The Way Black When Watch and Win contest begins February 1st! Come back for your chance to win $100 every weekday for the entire month of February.
R&B sensation El DeBarge reflects on his experience at the Motown 25 Anniversary Special and being surrounded by Motown's best.
Atlanta-artist Fahamu Pecou talks about how his grandfather inspired him to be the best crackhead (If that's what he wanted to be.)
While partying at Club Tempo, MC Slick Rick took a minute talk about who inspired him to become an MC in this installment of Way Black When.
Rapper Rob Base talks about why rapper Grandmaster Flash inspired him in this installment of Way Black When.
