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#OTD in 1968: Big Daddy Kane Is Born
Episode 2736
Born Sept. 10, 1968, Big Daddy Kane became one of the most influential rappers of hip-hop's golden age. From "Ain't No Half-Steppin'" and "Raw" to "S…
3 weeks, 2 days ago
RNC Midterm Convention Opens Amid GOP Divisions
Episode 2735
The RNC's first-ever midterm convention is underway in Dallas, with President Donald Trump headlining and several prominent Republicans scheduled to …
3 weeks, 3 days ago
#OTD in 1739: The Stono Rebellion Begins
Episode 2734
On Sept. 9, 1739, a group of enslaved Black people led by an enslaved man named Jemmy seized weapons and marched toward Spanish Florida in pursuit of…
3 weeks, 3 days ago
Lonnie Bunch Announces Smithsonian Retirement
Episode 2733
Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch III has announced plans to retire by the end of 2026 after seven years leading the institution. His departure come…
3 weeks, 3 days ago
Canada's New Tariffs Escalate U.S. Trade War
Episode 2732
Canada's new retaliatory tariffs are now in effect on $27.6 billion in U.S. goods, including steel, aluminum, dairy, appliances and electronics. The …
3 weeks, 4 days ago
'Moonlight' Returns to Theaters for 10th Anniversary
Episode 2731
"Moonlight" is returning to theaters Oct. 2 for its 10th anniversary in a newly remastered 4K version. Barry Jenkins' acclaimed film won Best Picture…
3 weeks, 4 days ago
NAACP Launches Roadmap to Build Black Generational Wealth
Episode 2729
The NAACP has unveiled a national roadmap focused on helping Black families build and preserve generational wealth through areas including credit, sa…
3 weeks, 5 days ago
Black Workers Built Labor's Legacy but Still Face the Gap
Episode 2728
This Labor Day, the Black unemployment rate stands at 6%, well above the rate for white workers. From A. Philip Randolph to today's union workforce, …
3 weeks, 5 days ago
Missouri Court Blocks Trump-Backed Congressional Map
Episode 2727
The Missouri Supreme Court unanimously blocked the state's new Republican-drawn congressional map, ruling that voters must get a say before the new b…
4 weeks, 1 day ago
#OTD in 1981: Beyoncé Is Born in Houston
Episode 2726
On Sept. 4, 1981, Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter was born in Houston, Texas. Now 45, the global superstar has built a groundbreaking career spanning …
4 weeks, 1 day ago