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Ice Cube released his debut album Amerikkka’s Most Wanted May 16, 1990

The film Breakin’ was released May 4, 1984

Wu-Tang Clan released their debut single Protect Ya Neck May 3, 1993

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In the 1970s, actress Esther Rolle—best known as Florida Evans on Good Times—took a bold stand against stereotypes in television. At a time when Black families were often depicted without fathers, she insisted that the show include a strong Black father figure. Her push led to the casting of John Amos as James Evans, breaking ground for authentic representation of Black family life on screen. Rolle risked her career by challenging executives, but her determination reshaped television history. She believed that showing a complete Black family was essential for dignity, truth, and cultural progress. Decades later, her fight remains a powerful reminder of how representation matters.”

The film New Jack City was released March 8, 1991

Dr. Dre was born February 18, 1965

2Pac release his second studio album Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z. February 16, 1993

Public Enemy released their debut album Yo! Bum Rush The Show February 10, 1987

2Pac released his fourth album All Eyez On Me February 13, 1996

Erykah Badu released her debut album Baduizm February 11, 1997

50 Cent released his debut studio album Get Rich Or Die Tryin’ February 6, 2003

Rakim was born January 28, 1968