Charles Flowers was born on Nov. 12, 1942, in Knoxville. The Knoxville News Sentinel published a notice that Howard Fischer ...

Their influence, however, persists. 1925: Bessie Smith, the "Empress of Blues," records her rendition of W.C. Handy's "St.

Will Smith misbehaved at another award show. The actor, 56, is coming under fire on social media following his and Spanish singer India Martínez’s steamy performance at Univision’s 37th ...

Bessie Coleman was the first black woman pilot to fight racism and sexism to earn her license in 1921 inspiring future aviators worldwide. Thanks to Jada Carson, a 12th grader at Airline High ...

One of Steve Smith Sr.’s children has hit out at those sending “hateful messages” to their family in the wake of cheating allegations made against the former NFL All-Pro. Smith Sr., ...

Izzi surprised viewers in October last year when she announced that she had ended her 10-year relationship with Grant, with whom she shares son Bobby, 10, and daughter Bessie Rose, 5, reports the ...

Stephen A. Smith brushed off Democratic strategist James Carville’s recent criticism as the two continue their word battle regarding comments about the 2028 presidential election after Carville ...

In Fin Smith and Marcus Smith, England have two talented players with distinct qualities needed to drive evolution under Steve Borthwick. Fly-halves by trade, accommodating both in their preferred ...

PITTSBURGH -- The Steelers released outside linebacker Preston Smith on Friday, a move that saves them more than $13 million in 2025 cap space. The Steelers acquired Smith, 33, for edge rushing ...

Valentine's Week starts with Rose Day on February 7. Each rose color given on Rose Day carries a specific meaning; red symbolizes deep love, pink expresses admiration, white stands for purity ...

Rose Day kicks off Valentine’s Week, offering a chance to express love and appreciation. Whether celebrating with a friend, crush, or partner, thoughtful wishes and messages can make their day ...

Queen Latifah played blues singer Bessie Smith in HBO’s “Bessie” in 2015. The movie briefly dramatized the incident in Concord where Smith stared down the KKK. Handout TNS In his application ...