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Michael Jackson in 1978, before the plastic surgery, Pepsi incident and vitiligo.

Bette Davis with Hattie McDaniel. Davis was the only white member of McDaniel’s troupe of performers to perform for black servicemen during WWII. McDaniel was the Chairman of the Negro Division of the Hollywood Victory Committee. She formed the troupe. At a time when segregation was still deeply entrenched in American society, Hattie McDaniel used her influence to support Black troops serving overseas and at home. As Chairman of the Negro Division of the Hollywood Victory Committee, she organized performances specifically for Black servicemen—who were often excluded from mainstream USO shows. McDaniel formed a troupe of performers dedicated to entertaining Black soldiers, bringing music, comedy, and a sense of home to those serving under difficult conditions. These performances were not just about entertainment—they were about recognition, dignity, and morale for troops who were fighting for a country that still denied them full equality. Among those who joined her was Bette Davis, who stood out as the only white member of McDaniel’s troupe to perform for Black servicemen. At a time when racial divisions were strictly enforced, Davis’s participation in these performances was a notable break from the norm. Hattie McDaniel, best known for becoming the first Black person to win an Academy Award in 1940, was far more than a Hollywood figure. She was an organizer, a leader, and someone who used her platform to create opportunities and visibility for Black communities during a critical moment in history.

Destiny's Child, the Best Version that Existed

haven’t seen something more accurate than this.

How James Brown Started Soul Music.

Tevin Campbell and Tatyana Ali in 1989.

1994 Sugar Hill Premiere.

Jolie Jones (Quincy’s eldest) photographed for Glamour Magazine, June 1969.

Happy Belated Birthday to the late-great Nat King Cole!

Wendy's using rap for their training video, 1989.

In Star Trek: The Next Generation, Dr. Mae Jemison plays the first astronaut to appear in the show. She is also the first black woman to go to space.

On this day in 1976, Marvin Gaye released his album, I Want You.

Altar boy waiting in parade traffic. New Orleans, Louisiana c. 1970s

Just a reminder that Michael Jackson created one of the greatest album runs in music history while still in his 20s