Black History Month
Martin Luther King Jr.: Civil Rights Icon
King, co-founder of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, was at the forefront of demonstrations like the Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1955.
Oprah Winfrey: A Journey From Local Television to Media Tycoon
Arguably the most powerful woman in media, you would be hard pressed to find someone who doesn’t know Oprah Winfrey.
The Jackson Five: Royal Family of Pop
The Jackson Five are perhaps one of the most iconic groups in the music business.
DJ Kool Herc: Pioneer in Hip-Hop
In 1970′s New York, Herc used funk records and isolated the instrumental portion, focusing on the beat of the drums, known as the “break.”
Magic Johnson: Overcoming the Odds
Making a career as a professional basketball player for the Lakers, Magic Johnson was part of the historic “Dream Team” that went on to win gold at the 1992 Olympics.
The Williams Sisters: Tennis’ Dynamic Duo
Venus and Serena Williams have taken the world by storm with 22 Grand Slam titles between them.
Tyler Perry: Entertainment Icon
Surviving an abusive childhood,Tyler Perry has gone on to do great things- tackling stage, screen and television with what is called the Gospel genre.
Madame C.J. Walker: First Female Self-Made Millionaire in the U.S.
To say Madame C.J. Walker was ahead of her time would be an understatement.
Malcolm X: By Any Means Necessary
Malcolm X has an interesting place in American history: Some see him as a fighter for equal rights, while others saw him as a preacher of violence and racism.
Chuck Brown: The Godfather of Go-Go
Chuck Brown was a beloved D.C. icon but his impact on the musical genre of go-go reached across the nation.
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