June 30, 1921 – Charles S. Gilping awarded Spingarn Medal for his performance in Eugene O’Neill’s Emperor Jones. July 1, 1889 – Frederick Douglass named U.S. Minister to Haiti. July 2, 1872 – Elijah McCoy patents his first self-lubricating locomotive engine. The quality of his inventions helped coin the phrase “The Real McCoy”. July 3,… [Read More]
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This Week In Black History
June 23, 2022June 23, 1940 – Sprinter Wilma Rudolph, winner of three gold medals at the 1960 Summer Olympics, born. June 24, 1964 – Carl T. Rowan appointed the Director of the United States Information Agency. June 25, 1941 – Franklin D. Roosevelt issues executive order establishing Fair Employment Practice Commission. June 26, 1975 – Samuel Blanton… [Read More]
Juneteenth: The history of a new holiday
June 16, 2022
Juneteenth, an annual commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States after the Civil War, has been celebrated by African Americans since the late 1800s. President Biden signed legislation last year that made Juneteenth, which falls on June 19, a federal holiday, after interest in the day was renewed during the summer of… [Read More]
Black Pride: Here are 5 black LGBTQ pioneers to know
June 9, 2022
June is the recognition of LGBTQ History Month. It is a subject is schools not as well covered as Black History Month, it is still a history that is very rich and diverse. Today, people like Laverne Cox, Andrea Jenkins, Phill Wilson and Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot are bringing increased visibility as openly LGBTQ,… [Read More]
This Week In Black History
June 9, 2022June 9, 1995 – Lincoln J. Ragsdale, pioneer fighter pilot of World War II, dies. June 10, 1854 – James Augustine Healy, first African American Roman Catholic bishop, is ordained. June 11, 1912 – Joseph H. Dickson patents player piano. June 12, 1963 – Medgar W. Evers, civil rights leader, is assassinated in Jackson, MS…. [Read More]
This Week In Black History
June 2, 2022June 2, 1971 – Samuel L. Gravely, Jr., becomes first African American admiral in U.S. Navy. June 3, 1890 – L.H. Jones patents corn harvester. June 4, 1972 – Angela Davis acquitted of all murder and conspiracy charges. June 5, 1987 – Dr. Mae C. Jemison becomes first Black woman astronaut. June 6, 1831 –… [Read More]
On Memorial Day, remember our most loyal and ill-treated troops
May 26, 2022
Hundreds of thousands of African American men enlisted and fought for a nation that saw them as second-class citizens. They deserve our thanks. Hundreds of thousands of African-American men enlisted and fought for a nation that saw them as second- class citizens. They deserve our thanks. While serving as a sentry with French forces in… [Read More]
HYFIN Urban Alternative Channel Launching on Juneteenth 2022
May 26, 2022
Meet HYFIN – a new Urban Alternative channel from Radio Milwaukee focused on connecting the culture and celebrating the full spectrum of Black music.
This Week In Black History
May 26, 2022May 26, 1961 – Marvin Cook named ambassador to Niger Republic; first black envoy named by Kennedy Administration to an African nation. May 27, 1919 – Madame C.J. Walker, cosmetics manufacturer and first black female millionaire, died. May 28, 1948 – National Party wins whites-only election in South Africa and begins to institute policy of… [Read More]
“A Thank You Note For Mom”
May 5, 2022
“A Thank You Note for Mom” By Lang Leav You have told me all the things before I knew I needed to hear them To be unafraid Of all the things I use to fear Before I knew I shouldn’t fear them.
