February 2009
Events
- February 8, 2009Single Ladies Becomes Global Cultural Phenomenon
Beyoncé won three Grammy Awards for Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It) and other songs from I Am... Sasha Fierce. The song's iconic video dance became one of the most imitated in YouTube history and the phrase became ubiquitous in popular culture.
- February 3, 2009Eric Holder becomes first Black U.S. Attorney General
Eric Holder was confirmed as the 82nd Attorney General of the United States in 2009, becoming the first Black American to serve as the nation's chief law enforcement officer. During his six-year tenure he pursued voting rights enforcement, criminal justice reform, and oversight of police departments, and called America 'a nation of cowards' on race — sparking both outrage and praise.