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The first African American Supreme Court justice was not afraid to speak his mind.

We remember the rap icon with a look at some facts about his life and legacy.

Learn about how the beloved children's book came to be and the hidden political message in its story.

The monumental love story of Richard and Mildred Loving resulted in the landmark Supreme Court case that wiped away the last segregation laws in America.

The activist encouraged millions to follow his example and shake the world in a gentle way.

On September 25, 1957, nine Black students courageously started their first full day at an all-white high school in Little Rock, Arkansas, amid an angry mob of students, pro-segregationist groups and a defiant governor.

Check out some of the iconic film's most hilarious quotes.

Here are some interesting tidbits about the Children's education activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner.

Five people were murdered at the Long Island residence in 1974 and frightening tales about the home continue to spook.

A teacher, a childhood neighbor, even her grandmother are channeled into Rowling's characters.

On May 7, 1896, H.H. Holmes was hanged for the murder of his business partner Ben Pitezel. Before his execution, Holmes confessed to killing 27 people.

Oskar Schindler's story of how he saved countless Jews during World War II has been documented and celebrated through books and film, but his life after the war and how the "Schindler Jews" saved his life right back is lesser-known.

The real-life heroism of Jan and Antonina Zabinski, who helped save 300 Jews and insurgents during the Holocaust, has become a Hollywood movie.

Take a look at some of the most well-known female brothel owners in history.

In March 1957, The King bought the famous residence.

Take a look beyond his scientific accomplishments and into matters of a more complicated nature: his heart.

While both were born to be stars, their striking parallels went beyond Hollywood.

From politics to poetry, here are some of the poet's most famous accomplishments.

In 1942, President Roosevelt authorized Japanese Americans to be forcibly moved to prison camps. Take a look at some of those survivors' experiences in their own words.

Take a look at some remarkable facts on Mahatma Gandhi's life and celebrate his peaceful activism, which is very much alive today.

The Founding Father was rumored to have countless affairs and had an active personal life.

The minister peacefully delivered his message of racial justice until he was assassinated in 1968.

Take a look at these 13 fun facts about the man behind the "happy little trees" phenomenon.

Take a look at some of the most memorable quotes from the five-time Academy Award-winning film.