Black History & Birthday Facts 9/26
Serena Williams — Retired professional tennis champion, entrepreneur, investor and fashion designer
Shawn Stockman — Singer, songwriter and member of Boyz II Men
Cindy Herron — Singer, actress and founding member of En Vogue
Andre Harrell — Music executive, record producer and founder of Uptown Records. He died in 2020.
Winnie Mandela — South African anti-apartheid activist, politician and social worker. She died in 2018.
Father MC — Rapper and songwriter known for blending hip-hop with New Jack Swing and R&B
Christina Milian — Singer, songwriter, actress and entrepreneur
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1963📚The Alabama Supreme Court upheld contempt conviction against Mary Hamilton for not responding when a prosecutor used her 1st name but called white people MR or MRS. These titles were withheld from Black people instead they used Boy/Gal & Uncle/Auntie to avoid using Mr. or Mrs.
1968📚The Studio Museum opens in Harlem. A space for Black artists to create & display their work and also providing classes. On November 15, 2025 it officially reopened
1976🎶Marvin Gaye records a live album at the London Palladium (his 1st appearance in England in 10 years)
1994🎶Thug Life released their debut album Thug Life: Volume 1
1995🎶Kool G Rap released his debut solo album 4,5,6
2000🎶Shyne released his eponymous debut album
2025🎶Doja Cat released her 5th album Vie
All of your black history facts come from the book:
"The Uneraseable Black Book: We Can't Be Erased" By K.D. Garricks on Amazon
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