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martin luther king addresses crowds during the march on washington at the lincoln memorial washington dc where he gave his i have a dream speech

17 Inspiring Martin Luther King Jr. Quotes

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

By Biography.com Editors

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beyonce standing on a stage, holding a grammy award trophy, while speaking into a microphone and accepting her award

Six History Makers from the 2023 Grammy Awards

By Colin McEvoy

Eunice Carter

Eunice Hunton Carter: The Woman Who Reeled in Lucky Luciano

lonnie johnson holding a super soaker and its us patent while sitting on the grass outside his home, june 1992

How Lonnie Johnson Invented the Super Soaker

By Jordan Zakarin

jackie robinson

10 African American Pioneers in Sports

Louis Armstrong Harlem Renaissance figures

9 Key Figures of the Harlem Renaissance

Movies & TV

hollywood ca june 09 director stephen spielberg onstage during american film institutes 44th life achievement award gala tribute show to john williams at dolby theatre on june 9 2016 in hollywood california

Steven Spielberg's Early Love of Film

By Sara Kettler

Judy Garland in a scene from the film 'The Wizard Of Oz',

Judy Garland Was Put on a Strict Diet and Encouraged to Take "Pep Pills" While Filming 'The Wizard of Oz'

By Colin Bertram

Why Oprah's Car Giveaway Is the Most Epic Talk Show Moment Ever

Why Oprah's Car Giveaway Is the Most Epic Talk Show Moment Ever

Fred Rogers of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood entertains children during a Mister Rogers' Day celebration

How Mister Rogers Changed Children's Television

By Colin Bertram

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Mary Austin and Freddie Mercury

Meet Mary Austin, the Woman Who Stole Freddie Mercury's Heart

Go inside Freddie Mercury's relationship with Mary Austin, the woman who inspired Queen's song "Love of My Life."

By Colin Bertram

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Music

biggie and tupac

How Biggie and Tupac Went From Friends to Music's Biggest Rivals

By Rachel Chang

Original MTV VJs

The Original Five MTV VJs: Where Are They Now?

By Rachel Chang

Lionel Richie and Nicole Richie

Nicole Richie’s Surprising Adoption Story

By Rachel Chang

Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash

Johnny Cash Described His Love for June Carter as 'Unconditional'. Inside Their Love Story

By Colin Bertram

Woodstock Music Festival

The Artists Who Performed at the First Woodstock Music Festival

By Leigh Weingus

Trivia

Marilyn Monroe on the cover of Playboy

Marilyn Monroe Didn't Actually Pose for the First Issue of 'Playboy'

U.S. Money

Which Historical Figures Are on U.S. Money?

J.K. Rowling with Rupert Grint, Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson

5 Little-Known Facts About How J.K. Rowling Brought Harry Potter to Life

Charlie Chaplin

Charlie Chaplin and 6 Other Artists Who Were Blacklisted in Hollywood During the Red Scare

More History & Culture

Bessie Coleman

10 Black Pioneers in Aviation Who Broke Barriers

caroline bessette kennedy attends gala at whitney museum of american art in new york city

Carolyn Bessette Kennedy

Today - Season 70TODAY -- Pictured: Caroline Kennedy on Monday August 2, 2021 -- (Photo by: Nathan Congleton/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)

Caroline Kennedy

Nancy Reagan Portrait SessionLOS ANGELES - 1989: First Lady Nancy Reagan poses for a portrait in 1989 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry Langdon/Getty Images)

Nancy Reagan

Lady Bird Johnson

Jacqueline Kennedy at Home Jacqueline Kennedy at her Georgetown home in August 1960.

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

Jacques Cartier by Theophile Hamel (Original Caption) Portrait of Jacques Cartier, Canadian explorer. Painting by Thador Hamel. Undated.

Jacques Cartier

Robie Awards Dinner Held At Waldorf-Astoria In New York City 347505 03: John F. Kennedy, Jr. poses for a picture March 8, 1999 at the Jackie Robinson Foundation Awards Dinner at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City. The honorees are Chase Manhattan President Thomas G. Labrecque and California Congresswoman Maxine Waters. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Liaison)

John F. Kennedy Jr.

Alexander McQueen Personal Appearance at SAKS Fifth Ave - May 1, 2006Alexander McQueen (Photo by Jemal Countess/WireImage for Saks Fifth Ave - NY)

Alexander McQueen

Celebrities Visit Hallmark's "Home & Family"UNIVERSAL CITY, CA - OCTOBER 09: Chelsea Clinton visits Hallmark's "Home & Family" at Universal Studios Hollywood on October 9, 2018 in Universal City, California. (Photo by Paul Archuleta/Getty Images)

Chelsea Clinton

jimmy choo attends the jasper conran runway show during london fashion week spring summer collections 2017

Jimmy Choo

james beard in his home

James Beard