We’re just a few months from the third season premiere of “Stranger Things,” and Netflix‘s pop culture phenomenon shows no signs of slowing down. Since its release last month, the trailer for season three has already been viewed more than 25 million times, while the upcoming season has inspired everything from a new video game, to clothing and accessories collections at Hot Topic and Target. Read More...
One such legacy is that of University of Glasgow graduate Dr. James McCune Smith (1813-1865), who became the first African American to hold a medical degree - which he gained during his time in Glasgow.
Freed from slavery on 4 July 1827, at age 14, by the Emancipation Act of New York, Smith attended the African Free School in Manhattan, where he was described as an "exceptionally bright student".
Upon graduation he applied to Columbia University and Geneva Medical College in New York State but was denied admission due to his race. Read More...
Member of the English grime crew Newham Generals, best known for their albums The Best of Newham Generals and Generally Speaking. His song "Selecta" has accumulated more than 6 million streams on Spotify.
Before Fame He previously worked with members of the N.A.S.T.Y Crew but disagreed with them. This led to the creation of Newham Generals in 2004.
Trivia He has put out singles as a solo artist called "Street Fighter Riddim," Read More...
