Samuel R.Lowery became the first Black lawyer to actually argue a case before the Supreme Court on this date in 1866. One year and day earlier, John S.Rock was the first Black admitted to practice before the Court.
(1840 – 1885) Jonathan Jasper Wright became the first judge when he was elected to South Carolina Supreme Court on this date in 1870.
Many of you have taken your family to the UniverSoul Circus but did you know the circus was founded by Baltimore native Cedric Walker? Walker always had an entrepreneurial spirit from a very young age and after trying his hand at a number of business ventures in the entertainment industry, he found his passion in […]
R&B singer, writer, producer Ne-Yo reflects on why he is black history. The entertainer pays homage to the musicians who paved the way for the new generation of artists. Listen up:
Jonathan Nelson is one of America’s top gospel artists. He attended Baltimore School for the Arts and Morgan State University. Nelson got his big break singing backup for Karen Clark-Sheard and he and some friends later formed the group Purpose. Jonathan later wrote a song recorded by Grammy-nominated choir leader Donald Lawrence titled “Healed” which won […]
In honor of Black History Month in 2015, The Urban Daily will highlight amazing moments in Black American sports and entertainment history. Each week, we’ll…
Jada Koren Pinkett Smith born Jada Koren Pinkett; September 18, 1971) is an actress, singer-songwriter, and businesswoman. Her career began in 1990 with a guest appearance in the short-lived sitcom True Colors. She starred in A Different World, Menace II Society, Set It Off,and The Nutty Professor opposite Eddie Murphy. Jada has appeared in more than 20 films including Scream 2, Ali, […]
Oprah worked here, but Montel Williams was born here! Montel Williams Gershoff.getty Talk-show host Montel Brian Anthony Williams was born in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1956. The son of a fire chief, Williams went on to have a successful military career before leaving the armed services for full-time work as a motivational speaker. In 1991, The […]
Raymond Anthony Lewis, Jr. (born May 15, 1975) is a former American football linebacker who played his entire 17-year career for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). Drafted by the Ravens in 1996, Lewis was the last player remaining from the inaugural team at the start of the 2012–13 season. For […]
Baltimore’s first female Mayor Sheila Dixon has not ruled out running for political office yet again. The City’s 48th Mayor was indicted in 2009 on twelve felony and misdemeanor counts, including perjury, theft, and misconduct. By December 2012, Dixon had completed all of the terms of her probation. In March 2013, Dixon was said to […]