Spike LeeToday for Black History Month, we are highlighting the director Spike Lee. Birth Date: March 20, 1957 Hometown: Brooklyn, New York Fun Facts: Spike Lee directed popular films like She’s Gotta Have It, Malcolm X, Black Kkklansman, and Do the Right Thing Spike Lee attended Morehouse College (earning a Bachelor’s degree) and New York […]
Malcolm Little was born on May 19, 1925 in Omaha, Nebraska, the fourth of eight children born to Louise and Earl Little.  Malcolm is known as El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz which is Arabic. Malcolm’s father was killed by white supremists. When he was 13, his mother was placed in a mental institution while he was placed […]
Today for Black History Month 2019, we are highlighting the iconic singer–Prince. Birth Date: June 7, 1958 Hometown: Minneapolis, Minnesota Fun Facts: Prince has sold over 100 million records globally throughout his career and has earned 8 Grammy Awards Prince was also known for his musical ability to play multiple instruments Prince’s band was known as […]
Hello my name is Miss. Pooh and I will be teaching class today. :) How well do we really know about Dr. King besides his civil rights legacy? I’ve found (and fact checked) five facts that may surprise you. Martin Luther King Jr. was initially named Michael, not Martin. After a trip his father took […]
Today for Black History Month 2019, we are highlighting the iconic singer–Aretha Franklin. Birth Date: March 25, 1942 Hometown: Memphis, Tennessee Fun Facts: Aretha Franklin started off singing Gospel music in the church Aretha Franklin was good friends with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Aretha Franklin was known as the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin sang […]
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Today for Black History Month 2019, we are highlighting the singer/actor–Erykah Badu. Birth Date: February 26, 1971 Hometown: Dallas, Texas Fun Facts: Erykah Badu’s real name is Erica Abi Wright Erykah Badu briefly attending the HBCU Grambling State University Erykah Badu lives a vegan lifestyle Erykah Badu has a child with Andre 3000 (of OutKast), Roc Nation artist Jay […]
Today for Black History Month 2019, we are highlighting the iconic singer–Beyonce. Birth Date: September 4, 1981 Hometown: Houston, Texas Fun Facts: Beyonce has sold over 100 million records globally and has received over 20 Grammy Awards Beyonce is also an actor who has had roles in Austin Power’s Goldmember, Carmen: A Hip Hopera, Dreamgirls, and […]
