Black History On This Day April 29th

the first college for African American students. (1854) The Ashmun Institute is officially chartered,...

Empress Zewditu I of Ethiopia born (1876 - 1930) Empress Zewditu I of Ethiopia born. She became the...

The Duke of Swing and Jazz born (1899 - 1974) Composer, musician and band leader Edward "Duke"...

Singer Tammi Terrell born (1945 - 1970) Singer Tammi Terrl who recorded a series of hit...

Riots errupt in LA in response to the Rodney King case (1992) Riots in LA began after an acquittal of four white...