Celebrities tell what moment in Black history changed their life. (Black History).

Jet | February 17, 2003 | Copyright

The foundation of our Black history is rich with important moments and events that have changed the course of our lives and our country. The following celebrities tell what moment in Black History changed their lives, and in the end made them better people.

Magic Johnson Basketball Hall of Famer

"There have been a lot of moments. Jackie Robinson being the first Black baseball player to play in the major leagues. It's important because he changed the way America viewed a Black athlete. And he made it possible for people like me to play in the NBA and be ...

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