By Marisol Nicholson FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Shad Gregory Moss (born March 9, 1987), better known by his stage name Bow Wow (formerly Lil’ Bow Wow), is an American rapper and actor. His career began upon being discovered by rapper Snoop Dogg in the late 1990s, where he was then brought to record producer Jermaine […]
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To all the ladies, enjoy your day! Happy International Women’s Day!
By Annie Walker
Daily Almanac for Friday, March 8, 2024; International Women’s Day
By Annie Walker FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Kathleen Marie Ireland (born March 20, 1963) is an American actress, author, entrepreneur, fashion designer, philanthropist, and former fashion model. Ireland was a supermodel in the 1980s and 1990s, initially known for appearing in 13 consecutive Sports Illustrated swimsuit issues, including three covers. In 1993, she […]
Daily Almanac for Thursday, March 7, 2024
By Mariana Smithfield FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Ivan Lendl (Czech pronunciation: [ˈɪvan ˈlɛndl̩]; born March 7, 1960) is a Czech-American former professional tennis player. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time.[3] Lendl was ranked world No. 1 in singles for a then-record 270 weeks and won 94 […]
Daily Almanac for Wednesday, March 6, 2024
By Brenda June Temple FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Robert Reiner (born March 6, 1947) is an American actor and filmmaker. As an actor, Reiner first came to national prominence with the role of Michael “Meathead” Stivic on the CBS sitcom All in the Family (1971–1979), a performance that earned him two Primetime Emmy Awards. […]
Daily Almanac for Tuesday, March 5, 2024
By StephanieLee Elliott FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Penn Fraser Jillette (born March 5, 1955) is an American magician, actor, musician, inventor, television presenter, and author, best known for his work with fellow magician Teller as half of the team Penn & Teller. The duo has been featured in numerous stage […]
Daily Almanac for Monday, March 4, 2024
By Danielle Daniels FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Patricia Helen Heaton (born March 4, 1958) is an American actress, producer and comedienne. She began her career appearing in a recurring role in the ABC drama series, Thirtysomething (1989–1991), and later appearing in the comedy films Memoirs of an Invisible Man and Beethoven (both 1992). Heaton […]
Daily Almanac for Sunday, March 3, 2024
By Lady Houston FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Karla Camila Cabello Estrabao (/kəˈmiːlə kəˈbeɪoʊ/; Latin American Spanish: [ˈkaɾla kaˈmila kaˈβeʝo esˈtɾabao]; born March 3, 1997) is an American singer and songwriter. She rose to prominence as a member of the girl group Fifth Harmony, which became one of the best-selling girl groups of all time. While in Fifth […]
Daily Almanac for Saturday, March 2, 2024
By Marie Reader FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Texas Independence Day Texas Independence Day celebrates the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence on March 2, 1836, in Washington-on-the-Brazos, Texas. The document listed grievances against the Mexican government by the citizens of this Mexican territory, and then […]
Welcome to March 2024!
By Vickie Sellers FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS March is the third month of the year in both the Julian and Gregorian calendars. Its length is 31 days. In the Northern Hemisphere, the meteorological beginning of spring occurs on the first day of March. The March equinox on the 20 or 21 marks the astronomical beginning of spring […]
Daily Almanac for Friday, March 1, 2024
By Vickie Sellers FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS The Peace Corps is an independent agency and program of the United States government that trains and deploys volunteers to provide international development assistance. It was established in March 1961 by an executive order (10924) of President John F. Kennedy and authorized by Congress the following September […]
Comedian, Actor, Ohio State graduate Richard Lewis dead at age 76
By Danielle Daniels FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Richard Philip Lewis (June 29, 1947 – February 27, 2024) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. Lewis came to prominence in the 1980s and became known for his dark, neurotic, and self-deprecating humor. As an actor, he was known for having […]
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Black History Month Feature: We end February with a look at American Muslim minister and human rights activist, Malcolm X
By Lady Houston FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Malcolm X (born Malcolm Little, later el-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz; May 19, 1925 – February 21, 1965) was an American Muslim minister and human rights activist who was a prominent figure during the civil rights movement. A spokesman for the Nation of Islam (NOI) until 1964, he was a vocal advocate […]
Daily Almanac for Thursday, February 29, 2024
By Marisol Nicholson FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Hattie McDaniel (June 10, 1893 – October 26, 1952) was an American actress, singer-songwriter, and comedienne. For her role as Mammy in Gone with the Wind (1939), she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, becoming the first African American to win an Oscar. She […]
Black History Month Feature: Educator, Author, Orator Booker T. Washington
By Lady Houston FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Booker Taliaferro Washington (April 5, 1856 – November 14, 1915) was an American educator, author, and orator. Between 1890 and 1915, Washington was the primary leader in the African-American community and of the contemporary Black elite. Born into slavery on April 5, […]
Daily Almanac for Wednesday, February 28, 2024
By Annie Walker FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Mario Gabriele Andretti (born February 28, 1940) is an Italian-born American former racing driver. One of the most successful drivers in the history of motorsports, Andretti is one of only three drivers to have won races in Formula One, IndyCar, the World Sportscar Championship, and NASCAR. He has […]
Dayton Flyers News: Men’s Basketball Returns To UD Arena Tonight Against Davidson, 7 PM
By Chris Garvin 2 27 2024 GAME NOTES https://daytonflyers.com/documents/2024/2/25/Davidson_2_Game.pdf DAYTON — The University of Dayton men’s basketball team, ranked 21st/20th in the AP and Coaches polls this week, returns to UD Arena Tuesday against Davidson. Game time is 7 p.m. ET. Dayton is 21-5 […]
Black History Month Feature: Colin Powell, the United States’ first Black Secretary of State
By Lady Houston FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Colin Luther Powell (/ˈkoʊlɪn ˈpaʊəl/ KOH-lin POW-əl; April 5, 1937 – October 18, 2021) was an American politician, statesman, diplomat, and United States Army officer who was the 65th United States secretary of state from 2001 to 2005. He was the first Black secretary of state. He was the 15th United States […]
Daily Almanac for Tuesday, February 27, 2024
By Mariana Smith FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Joshua Winslow Groban (born February 27, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. His first four solo albums have been certified multi-platinum, and he was charted in 2007 as the number-one best selling artist in the United States, with over 22.3 […]