Feb. 8: On This Day in Black History

On this date in 1944, Harry W. McAlpin was the first African-American journalist was admitted to a white house press conference.

Rapper Rick Ross who coined the phrase "Everyday I'm Hustlin," celebrates a birthday today!

Alonzo "Lonnie" Johnson, jazz singer/guitarist who pioneered the role of jazz guitar, is recognized as the first to play single-string guitar solos was born on this day in 1889.