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‘Underground’ Premiere Shatters Records as the Most-Watched Program in Nearly 18 Years on WGN America

Los Angeles, CA – On the heels of rave reviews, the premiere of WGN America’s critically acclaimed hit series “Underground” shattered records as the most-watched program in nearly 18 years on the network, since the Cubs vs. Cardinals game on 9/8/1998 where Mark McGwire famously hit his 62nd home run beating Roger Maris’s single season […]

Digital Underground Co-Founder Chopmaster J Drops Tribute Album to His 5th Grade Classmate, VP Kamala Harris

U.S. Census Bureau Facts: Black History Month: February 2016

Washington, DC – To commemorate and celebrate the contributions to our nation made by people of African descent, American historian Carter G. Woodson established Black History Week. The first celebration occurred on Feb. 12, 1926. For many years, the second week of February was set aside for this celebration to coincide with the birthdays of […]

Vice President Harris Lays Out a Bold Vision and Pledges Unity in White House Ellipse Speech