United States – Rhode Island
Lincoln I. Mulkey and Dorothy J. Mulkey
Lincoln I. Mulkey and Dorothy J. Mulkey were the challengers in a major lawsuit, Reitman v. Mulkey, that reestablished housing...
Rhode Island Constitution of 1842
After American independence most states wrote constitutions that mirrored the national constitution with minor differences. The state of Rhode Island...
Dixie Hummingbirds (1928- )
The Dixie Hummingbirds, a gospel music group, was formed in 1928 in Greenville, South Carolina, by lyricist/ vocalist/ guitarist James...
Quiet Fire (1967-2021)
Quiet Fire, a reggae, Latin jazz, and R&B ensemble which emerged as one of the premier groups in the U.S....
Jack Sisson (1743?-1821)
Jack Sisson was an enslaved African American who became a militia volunteer and was instrumental in the capture of British...
Tavares (1969-1976)
Tavares, a band of brothers, was a rhythm and blues and funk and soul group. They have also been known...
Jeffrey Linton Osborne (1948- )
Composer, balladeer, lyricist, trumpeter, percussionist, advocate Jeffrey Linton Osborne was born on March 9, 1948, in Providence, Rhode Island to...
The Chambers Brothers (1954-1975)
The Chambers Brothers, comprising four brothers, were reared in rural Lee County, Mississippi. Their parents were George Chambers Sr., a...
Cato Howe (?- 1824)
Cato Howe was an enslaved African-American who served in the American Revolutionary War as a courier and a spy. Service...
