#OTD Brooklyn Dodgers catcher Roy Campanella was involved in a career ending car accident that left him paralyzed from the shoulders down. Kareem Neal, educator at Maryvale High School in Phoenix, AZ, celebrates the baseball hall of famer.

On this date in 1972, gospel singer Mahalia Jackson passed away. Today we celebrate her life and legacy.

#OTD Condoleezza Rice became the 66th U.S. Secretary of State under President George W. Bush. Dr. Saundra Russell-Smith, principal at Carl Sandburg Elementary School in Joliet, IL, narrates with a special introduction by actor Harold Perrineau.

Today we celebrate recording artist Etta James on what would be her 83rd birthday. Monica Baird, educator at Choice Learning Academy in Phoenix, AZ, narrates today's lesson.

Today we celebrate soul singer Sam Cooke on what would be his 90th birthday.

#OTD Blues recording artist B.B. King donated his personal record collection to the University of Mississippi. Gary Community School Corporation administrator Chelsea Whittington narrates with a special introduction by actress Melissa L. Williams.

#OTD Marvin Gaye's single "What's Going On" was released. BenQuila Smith, assistant principal at Cunningham Elementary School in Joliet, IL, narrates with a special introduction by entrepreneur Mark Cuban

Today we celebrate publisher John H. Johnson, founder of the iconic magazines, Ebony and Jet

#OTD Willie O'Ree integrated the National Hockey League. Dr. Paige McNulty, emergency manager for Gary Community School Corporation in Gary, IN, narrates with a special introduction by actor Vaughn Hebron.

We remember Biddy Mason, a slave turned California real estate entrepreneur, who passed away #OTD. Gary Community Schools administrator Janice Barnett narrates with a special intro by actor Jovan Adepo.