Elvis Presley was born on January 8, 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi to Vernon and Gladys Presley. His twin brother, Jesse Garon, was stillborn. Elvis grew up in humble circumstances and moved frequently with his working-class family. However, he was very close to his parents, especially his mother Gladys. The Presley family attended the Assembly of … Read more
Corky Lee was born in 1948 in Queens, New York to Chinese immigrant parents who ran a laundry shop. From a young age, Corky was interested in photography. He studied photography at Queens College, graduating with a BA in Photography in 1969. After college, Corky worked various jobs, including as a social worker and teacher, … Read more
World Wrestling Entertainment, better known as the WWE, is an American integrated media and entertainment company known for professional wrestling. Over the decades, many iconic “WWE legends” have made their mark in the world of sports entertainment. Their fascinating stories and larger-than-life personas have captured the imagination of fans worldwide. This article will provide biographies … Read more
William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was an English poet, playwright, and actor who is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and one of the world’s preeminent dramatists. His works, including collaborations, consist of approximately 39 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and a few other verses. His plays have been translated into … Read more
Michael Jordan was born on February 17, 1963 in Brooklyn, New York. His family moved to Wilmington, North Carolina when he was still a toddler. Developing His Basketball Skills From a young age, basketball became Jordan’s passion. As a sophomore in high school, he failed to make the varsity team. But that failure only pushed … Read more
Lucy Thomas was born on March 2nd, 1989 in Chicago, Illinois to parents Michael and Sarah Thomas. Her father worked as an accountant and her mother was an elementary school teacher. Lucy was the oldest of three children, with younger brothers James and Henry born in 1991 and 1994, respectively. The family lived in a … Read more
Joe Biden was born on November 20, 1942 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to Joseph R. Biden Sr. and Catherine Eugenia “Jean” Biden. His parents were working class Catholics. Biden was one of four siblings. When he was 10 years old in 1953, Biden’s family moved to Claymont, Delaware where his father found work as a used … Read more
Jackie Robinson is best known for breaking Major League Baseball’s color barrier in 1947 when he signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers, becoming the first African American to play in the major leagues during the modern era. His courage and excellence on the field opened the door for the integration of professional sports in America. Where … Read more
Barack Obama II served as the 44th president of the United States from 2009 to 2017. Obama made history as the first African-American president and implemented major policy changes during his two terms, including the Affordable Care Act. This article provides a comprehensive biography of Barack Obama’s personal background, education, early career, rise to the … Read more
Edgar Allan Poe was born on January 19, 1809 in Boston, Massachusetts. His parents were David Poe Jr. and Elizabeth Arnold Hopkins Poe, both traveling actors. Edgar had an older brother named William and a younger sister named Rosalie. His father abandoned the family in 1810 and his mother died of tuberculosis in 1811 in … Read more