#OTD Recording artist Kathy Sledge, the youngest member of the family singing group Sister Sledge, was born in Philadelphia, PA.

#OTD Pioneering dancer and choreographer Alvin Ailey was born in Rogers, Texas. Today we celebrate his life and legacy. Actress Caryn Ward Ross narrates.

#OTD The nation's first African American female attorney, Charlotte E. Ray, passed away at the age of 60. Today we honor her life and groundbreaking achievements.

#OTD The original incarnation of the syndicated late night talk show "The Arsenio Hall Show" premiered and ran for 1,400+ episodes over six seasons.

#OTD Abolitionist Harriet Tubman arrived in Auburn, NY after what was her final rescue mission.

#OTD Ruth Carol Taylor, the first African American flight attendant in the country, was born in Boston, Massachusetts. Today we celebrate a true pioneer on her 90th birthday.

#OTD William Washington Browne founded a chapter of the Grand Fountain of the United Order For True Reformers, a fraternal society for African Americans, in Richmond, VA.

#OTD Healy Hall on the campus of Georgetown University, named for the school's 29th president Patrick Francis Healy, was declared a National Historic Landmark.

#OTD Art historian James Amos Porter was born in Baltimore, MD. Recording artist Bowlegged Lou from the group Full Force narrates.

#OTD Jazz legend Duke Ellington was awarded a Spingarn Medal. He was the 45th recipient of the NAACP's highest honor. Recording artist Nicci Gilbert narrates.