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Charlie Murphy reportedly died in a New York City hospital

Is Mrs. Obama really the first black First Lady? Which US bill features a black man? You’ll be surprised at the historical figures you didn’t know were black.

Notable works: A Man Called Adam (1966), The Klansman (1974)

Is Mrs. Obama really the first black First Lady? Which US bill features a black man? You’ll be surprised at the historical figures you didn’t know were black.

These flawless beaus and babes were definitely feeling their look.

You might spot Tom Cruise raving about energy spirits outside of Spago, but you'll never catch some beloved performer straight up worshiping the devil. Right? (Hint: Wrong.)

From Alice Coachman to Naomi Osaka, these are the trailblazers in sports that you need to know about.

Vintage Glam | Lena Horne, Diana Ross, Eartha Kitt, Dorothy Dandridge - oh my! In case you're in need of some style inspiration, click through for vintage photos of famous Black women serving serious style. #ThrowbackThursday

Such classic photos.