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Haeley Vaughn is an ambition young girl who has set her eyes on being the first African American Pop Country Mainstream singer, and she has gotten herself off to a good start. Check out her American Idol audition that had Simone Cowell enamored with her.
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Remember Hootie & The Blow Fish? See what lead singer Darius Rucker is up to now.
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It’s kind of like “You Must Learn” by BDP, “Hey Young World” by Slick Rick or “I Know I Can” by Nas. Stevie produced the song and did the hook. Gary Bird was more known for being a radio deejay than a rapper. Check out one of the first hip hop records here.
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On February 1, 1960, four African American college students sat down at a lunch counter at Woolworth’s in Greensboro, North Carolina, and politely asked for service. Their request was refused. When asked to leave, they remained in their seats. See historical footage of this event here.
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On July 2, 1964 President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act. See his remarks on this historic day here.
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Van Jones is a globally recognized, award-winning pioneer in human rights and the clean energy economy. He is leading the movement for a healthy environment and creating a new industry for young African-Americans in environmental careers.
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President Obama speaks after an event where members of different generations reflected on the legacy of the Civil Rights Movement and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on January 18, 2010.
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On March 11, 2009, President Obama signed an Executive Order creating the White House Council on Women and Girls. In its first year, the Council provides a coordinated federal response to the challenges confronted by women and girls in the U.S. Watch video of Obama’s signing of this historic council.
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Morgan Freeman expresses his thoughts on what it means to celebrate Black History month in this video interview with 60 Minutes. You may be surprised at what he has to share.
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