Claudia J. Alexander (1959–2015), Ph.D. was a research scientist specializing in geophysics and planetary science.
Malcolm X was revered as one of the most influential figures of our time. If he were alive today, we would be celebrating his 90th birthday.
The "King of the Blues", guitarist and singer BB King, has died. He was 89.
Ben E. King, best known for the sweet soulful anthem, “Stand By Me,” died on Thursday at age 76
Marilyn Mosby was thrust into the spotlight as she was presented as the State Attorney for the city of Baltimore
In a 56-43 vote, Loretta Lynch was confirmed as attorney general making her the first black woman in history.
Actor Ben Powers, best known for his role in the 1970s CBS television series "Good Times," has died at age 64.
While most students would be happy to get into just one Ivy League School, Harold Ekeh has a lot of boasting and then some.
Lauryn Hill's groundbreaking album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, will be inducted into Library of Congress.
Today marks the 50th Anniversary of the march in Selma to Montgomery for equal voting rights in which was called Bloody Sunday.