Angella Ferguson, a Leader in Sickle Cell Anemia Research, Dies at 100

A Black female doctor when that was rare, she developed a diagnostic test for the disease that is still a standard tool, as ...

Karen Pittman Is Here to Make Her Mark On- and Off-Screen

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American Songwriter

Born on This Day in 1940, the Legendary Songwriter and Comedian Who Penned Songs for Buck Owens, The Beatles, and George Strait

Eighty-six years ago the singer/songwriter who penned hits for some of country music's biggest names was born in Mississippi.
American Songwriter

Born on This Day in 1950, the Country Hitmaker and ‘Playboy’ Cover Model Who Walked Away From Fame To Raise a Family

Seventy-six years ago today, the recording artist, actress, and model who graced the 'Hee-Haw' set and 'Playboy' magazine was ...