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March 16th, 2026

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‘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

This Week In Black History

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 Congresswoman Barbara Jordan born. January 22, 1949 James Robert Gladden becomes first African American certified in orthopedic surgery. January 23, 1891 Dr. Daniel Hale Williams founds Provident … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History

This Week In Black History

January 13, 1990 L. Douglas Wilder becomes first African American U.S. governor (Virginia) since Reconstruction. January 13, 1913 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated becomes the 2nd Black Greek Letter Organization. January 14, 1975 William T. Coleman named U.S. Scretary of Transportation. January 15, 1908 Alpha Kappa Alpha, first African American sorority, is … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History

This Week In Black History

January 6, 1831 The World Anti-Slavery Convention opens in London. January 7, 1890 William B. Purvis patents fountain pen. January 8, 1811 Charles Deslandes leads slave revolt in Louisiana. January 9, 1866  Fisk University is founded in Nashville. January 10, 1864 George Washington Carver, agricultural scientist, born. January 11, 1985 Reuben V. … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History

This Week In Black History

December 30, 1842 Congressman Josiah Walls born. December 31, 1930 Odetta, blues and folk singer, born. January 1, 1863 President Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation January 2, 1965 Martin Luther King, Jr. calls for non-violent protests if Alabama Blacks are not allowed to register and vote. January 3, 1624 William Tucker first African American … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History

This Week In Black History

December 23, 1869 Madam C.J. Walker, businesswoman and first African American woman millionaire, born. December 24, 1832 Charter granted to the Georgia Infirmary, the first Black hospital. December 25, 1760 Jupiter Hammon becomes first published Black poet with his poem, “An Evening Thought”. December 26, 1894 Jean Toomer, author of Cane, born. December … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History

The commanders: Admirals and generals in the United States military

On October 25, 1940, Benjamin O. Davis, Sr., was appointed Brigadier General in the United States Army by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, becoming the first African American general in the history of the United States Military. Since then nearly 400 other African American women and men have been appointed to that rank. The highest rank in the Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps … [Read more...] about The commanders: Admirals and generals in the United States military

Milwaukee lynching victim George Marshall Clark receives headstone after 160 years

Nearly two centuries after he was brutally lynched, the City of Milwaukee is remembering the life of George Marshall Clark with a monument to ensure his story is not forgotten. "I think this is needed. And it's about time," said artist Tyrone Randale, Jr. Clark was only 22 years old when his life was cut short. "He was a well-thought-of young man, well-liked, and just … [Read more...] about Milwaukee lynching victim George Marshall Clark receives headstone after 160 years

Remembering the 58th anniversary of the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing

Say their names: Addie Mae Collins, 14 Denise McNair, 11 Carole Robertson, 14 Cynthia Wesley, 14 On September 15, 1963, a bomb exploded during Sunday morning services in the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, AL, killing four young girls. With its large African American congregation, the 16th Street Baptist Church served as a meeting place for civil rights … [Read more...] about Remembering the 58th anniversary of the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing