March 2, 1867 – U.S. Congress enacts charter to establish Howard University. March 3, 1865 – Freedman's Bureau established by federal government to aid newly freed slaves. March 4, 1965 – Bill Russell of the Boston Celtics honored as NBA most valuable player for fourth time in five years. March 5, 1770 – Crispus Attucks becomes one of the first casualties of the … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History
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Four reasons why we should celebrate Black History Month
Black History Month is a time where we recognize the key roles, contributions, and sacrifices of African Americans throughout U.S. history. This month-long observance grew from an initiative by Carter G. Woodson, a brilliant and highly accomplished son of slaves, to honor the heritage and achievements of African Americans with a week-long celebration in 1926. In 1976, … [Read more...] about Four reasons why we should celebrate Black History Month
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February 23, 1868 – W.E.B. Dubois, scholar, activist and author of the Souls of Black Folk, born. February 24, 1922 – The home of Frederick Douglass made a national shrine. February 25, 1853 – First black YMCA organized in Washington, DC. February 26, 1965 – Civil rights activist Jimmie Lee Jackson died after being shot by state police in Marion, AL. February 27, … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History
This Week In Black History
February 16, 1874 – Frederick Douglass elected president of Freedman’s Bank and Trust. February 17, 1902 – Marion Anderson, internationally acclaimed opera star, born. February 18, 1931 – Toni Morrison, winner of 1988 Pulitzer Prize for fiction, born. February 19, 1923 – In Moore vs. Dempsey decision, U.S. Supreme Court guarantees due process of law to blacks in state … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History
This Week In Black History
February 9, 1964 – Arthur Ashe, Jr., becomes first African American on U.S. Davis Cup team. February 10, 1989 – Ronald H. Brown is elected chairman of the Democratic National Committee. February 11, 1990 – Nelson Mandela is released from prison after 27 years. February 12, 1909 – NAACP founded in New York City. February 13, 1970 – Joseph L. Searles becomes first … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History
This Week In Black History
February 2, 1807 – Congress bans foreign slave trade. February 3, 1956 – Autherine Lucy enrolls as the first African American student at the University of Alabama. February 4, 1913 – Rosa Parks, civil rights pioneer who sparked Montgomery bus boycott, born. February 5, 1934 – Major league home run champion Hank Aaron born. February 6, 1867 – Robert Tanner Jackson … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History
Black mayors will lead four largest cities in America following historic midterm wins
For the first time in U.S. history, New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago and Houston all will have black mayors, following Karen Bass' recent victory in the City of Angels When Rep. Karen Bass takes office as the new mayor of Los Angeles next month, the country's four largest cities will all have black leaders. The former state assemblywoman and current U.S. … [Read more...] about Black mayors will lead four largest cities in America following historic midterm wins
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January 26, 1954 – Dr. Theodore K. Lawless, dermatologist, awarded the Spingarn Medal for his research in skin-related diseases. January 27, 1961 – Leontyne Price made her Metropolitan Opera debut. January 28, 1787 – Free Africa Society organized in Philadelphia. January 29, 1926 – Violette Nealy Anderson becomes the first black woman lawyer to argue a case before the … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History
This Week In Black History
January 19, 1969 – UCLA renames its social science buildings to honor alumnus Ralph Bunche. January 20, 1977 – Patricia Roberts Harris becomes U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, the first black woman to hold a Cabinet position. January 21, 1936 – Former Congressman Barbara Jordan born. January 22, 1949 – James Robert Gladden becomes first African American … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History
‘I Have A Dream’ – address at The March on Washington, D.C. on August 28, 1963
I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of our nation. Five score years ago, a great American, in whose symbolic shadow we stand signed the Emancipation Proclamation. This momentous decree came as a great beacon light of hope to millions of Negro slaves who had been seared in the flames of … [Read more...] about ‘I Have A Dream’ – address at The March on Washington, D.C. on August 28, 1963