History
JUNE 1942 – Curtis Mayfield — SOUL SINGER – R&B vocalist (Freddie’s Dead, Superfly) was born in Chicago.
MAY 28, 1944 – Gladys Knight — singer, leader of Pips (Midnight Train to Georgia) was born in Atlanta Ga. DID YOU KNOW? THAT THE ORIGINAL NAME OF THE SONG — “Midnight Train to Georgia” — was originally called “MIDNIGHT PLANE TO HOUSTON?” HAPPY BIRTHDAY MS. GLADYS KNIGHT!!!!
MAY 27, 1942 – Dorie Miller — awarded navy cross for deeds at Pearl Harbor. He was a cook in the United States Navy noted for his bravery during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. He was the first African American to be awarded the Navy Cross, the third highest honor […]
MAY 23, 1941 — Joe Louis beats Buddy Baer to retain heavyweight title at Griffith Stadium in Washington, D.C. Buddy Baer was the Uncle to “The Beverly Hillbillies” – Jefthro
Freddie Lewis (MVP) May 20, 1972 – 5th ABA Championship: Indiana Pacers beat NY Nets, 4 games to 2 led by Freddie Lewis (MVP), George McGinnis & Darnell Hillman. George McGinnis Darnell Hillman
May 19, 1961 – White mob attacks “Freedom Riders” in Montgomery, Alabama.
First Lady Michelle Obama will deliver the 2014 commencement speech at Dillard University in New Orleans, LA on May 10th. The University is supporting the First Lady’s higher education initiative and doing their part to answer the President’s call to ensure that by the year 2020, America once again has the highest proportion of college […]
DECEMBER 16, 1978 – Originally a member of the Soul Satisfiers (1971) – “GLORIA GAYNOR” – hit the singles survey with – “I WILL SURVIVE,” – a #1 anthem for women, and the sixth of her seven hits between 1974 and 1979.
DECEMBER 16, 1976 — Andrew Young ~ named Ambassador and Chief US Delegate to the United Nations
In case you haven’t walked past a store window or heard the bells and cheerful voices at IKEA, it’s officially holiday season! With Black Friday…