Today is the 121th birthday of the mysterious heiress recluse Hugette Clark. Everyone loves a recluse, she is no exception. The mystery, the reasons why, the
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Happy 92nd Birthday Christine Jorgensen
Today is the 92nd birthday of Christine Jorgensen. When confronted with people’s opinions about the gender identities of others, I often claim that they are
Happy 93rd Birthday Malcolm X
Today is the 93rd birthday of the Civil Rights Activist Malcolm X. He is quoted as saying: The future belongs to those who prepare for
Happy 124th Birthday Martha Graham
Today is the 124th birthday of Martha Graham. Her contribution to dance is absolutely unparalleled, unmatched, and priceless. Without her, the entire art form would not resemble
Happy 87th Birthday Alvin Ailey
Today is the 87th birthday of the dancer and choreographer that blasted through racial boundaries to create one of the most treasured American dance companies of
Happy 57th Birthday Jean-Michel Basquiat
Today is the 57th birthday of Jean-Michel Basquait. I became fascinated with him while I was in high school, having been ‘introduced’ to him through my fascination
