Home » Way Black When » Facts » Today in Black History 2.19 Today in Black History 2.19 Feb 19, 2011 By Smokey D. Fontaine Share 1940: Soul singer William “Smokey” Robinson born in Detroit, Michigan. Smokey was an original member of Motown’s first vocal group, The Miracles. NewsOne Snapshot Of The Day Start Gallery Share Tweets Related To This TopiciamK89SMOKEY EYES + BLACK LIPSTICK + CHEST EXPOSURE + NAVEL EXPOSURE = VIXX MUSIC BANK COMEBACK I JUST DIED #HydeVIXX CrystalBayClub#NewMusicThursday - May 30th @TheBlackLillies bring their smokey indie rock to the lake! #CrownRoom - http://t.co/SYJ9dF5vaH