You may also like

Birthday
JOHN Singleton,31,director,screenwriter(Boyz N the Hood),born Los Angeles, Ca, Jan 6, 1968.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by NSBE Boston
Jan
6
1968
Angela Bassett, actress born
Angela Bassett ACTRESS Birthplace: New York, New York August 16, 1958- Angela has starred in the following films: The Jacksons: An American Dream Malcolm X Whats Love Got To Do With It? (received Oscar nomination) Strange Days Vampire in Brooklyn
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Aug
16
1958
Elijah Muhammad, born
Elijah Muhummad was born Elijah Poole in
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Oct
10
1897
Mae Jemison: Astronaut, Physician
Born: October 17, 1956
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Oct
17
1956
Andre Ware of the University of Houston becomes the first African American quart
Andre Ware of the University of Houston becomes the first African American quarterback to win the Heisman Trophy.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by APEX Museum
Dec
2
1989
Wash., D.C. Slave Emancipation and Reparations
On April 16, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed a bill ending slavery in the District of Columbia. Passage of this act came
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by Prospanica Boston Professional Chapter
Apr
16
1862
James Baskett Wins Academy Award
In 1947 James Baskett(1904-1948)was given a Special Academy Award for his part in Disneys Song Of The South. He was the second American of African decent to recieve an Academy Award. Baskett was also the first American of African decent hired by Disney. Unfortunately Baskett was unable to attend
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Mar
21
1947
Japanese Prime Minister Insults Blacks
Japanese Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone said the United States intelligence levels are lower than those in Japan because of African Americans, Hispanics and Puerto Ricans. Nakasone later apologized saying his remarks were misinterpreted.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by Museum of African American History in Massachusetts
Sep
24
1986
Whoopi Goldberg, nee Caryn Johnson, Academy Award winning actor,born
Whoopi Goldberg, nee Caryn Johnson, Academy Award winning actor,born
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Nov
13
1949
Highest Elective officer
Oscar J. Dunn, a former slave, formally installed as lieutenant governor of Louisiana, the highest elective officer held to date by an American Black. Antoine Dubuclet was installed as state treasurer.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Jul
13
1868
Oscar DePriest elected to Seventy-first Congress
Oscar DePriest elected to Seventy-first Congress from Illinois First Congressional District (Chicago). He was the first congressman from the North and the first Black in Congress since the departure of George H. White in 1901.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Nov
6
1928
Miss. Plan disenfranchises Blacks
African-Americans are
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by Association of Latino Professionals For America (ALPFA) Boston Professional Chapter
Nov
1
1890
Four African Americans win Tony Awards
Four African Americans win Tony Awards for Black and Blue
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Jun
4
1989
Singer Billy Daniels dies
Jazz and ballad singer Billy Daniels dies in Los Angeles.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by Greater Boston Veterans Collaborative
Oct
7
1988
Death of Richard Allen
Death of Richard Allen (71), who was nominated by author Vernon Loggins for the title Father of the
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Mar
26
1831
Samuel David Ferguson
Samuel David Ferguson consecrated bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church and named bishop of Liberia. He was the first Black American with full membership in the House of Bishops.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Jun
24
1885
Bernard Harris, astronaut
Bernard Harris, African-American astronaut, takes space walk.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Feb
9
1995
Hattie McDaniel, Oscar winning actress, born
Hattie McDaniel, Oscar winning actress, born
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by Prospanica Boston Professional Chapter
Jun
10
1898
A Day of Elections
Edward W. Brooke elected attorney general of Massachusetts. Gerald Lamb elected treasurer of Connecticut. Otis M. Smith elected to a full term on the Michigan Supreme Court. Five Blacks, including one newcomer, were elected to the House of Representatives. The newcomer, Augustus F. Hawkins, was
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by NSBE Boston
Nov
6
1962
Death of former congressman Oscar DePriest (80),
Death of former congressman Oscar DePriest (80), Chicago.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAP) Boston Chapter
May
12
1951
Marvin Gaye dies
Marvin Gaye dies in his parents Los Angeles home. Marvin attacked his father for verbally abusing his mother. His father responded by shooting his son to death. Since his death, the power and reach of Marvin’s music has increased.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Apr
1
1984
Death of Ferdinand
Death of Ferdinand (Jelly Roll) Morton (56), pioneer jazz pianist, in Los Angeles.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAP) Boston Chapter
Jul
10
1941
John Singleton, Director
John Singleton,the first African American director to be nominated for the Academy Award is nominated for best director and best screenplay for his first film Boyz N the Hood.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Feb
19
1992
An ammunitions depot at Port Chicago, Calif
1944 : An ammunitions depot at Port Chicago, California explodes, killing 320 men including 202 African Americans assigned by the Navy to handle explosives. The resulting refusal of 258 African Americans to return to the dangerous work formed the basis of the trial and conviction of 50 of the men
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Jul
17
1944
Fort Negro
Garcia And Fort Negro: After the War of 1812, over three hundred African Americans occupied an abandoned British fort on the banks of the Apalachicola River in what is now Florida. Known as Fort Negro, it was headed by an African American man named Garcia. The heavily armed fort became a symbol of
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Jul
27
1816
Guion S. Bluford, Jr---Astronaut (birthday)
Guion S. Bluford, Jr., Ph.D. (Colonel, U.S. Air Force - Retired): First African-American in Space
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Nov
22
1942
1907 Civil rights activist and politician Grace Towns Hamilton was born inAt
1907 Civil rights activist and politician Grace Towns Hamilton was born in
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Feb
10
1907
Death of artist Charles White (61), in Los Angeles
Death of artist Charles White (61), in Los Angeles.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Oct
3
1979
Arthur Ashe is born
Arthur Ashe, Born July 10, 1943 in
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Jul
10
1943
The French And Indian War
Black Troops in the French and Indian War: Even before the Revolutionary War, a pattern had been established in British colonies whereby African Americans were enlisted to defend the colonies when they were attacked, but were excluded from military service in times of peace. When Major General
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Mar
9
2002
More from Fox News - Breaking News Updates | Latest News Headlines | Photos & News Videos
Tucker Carlson: Media ignoring facts about Atlanta shooter to boost their political agenda
Halle Berry slams 'disgusting' comments regarding skin color preference by radio host
Tucker Carlson: Unsafe cities, divisive mainstream media the real legacy of George Floyd's death
Celebrities once linked to Louis Farrakhan
Portland school postpones vote on changing mascot to ‘evergreens’ over racism concerns
Tomi Lahren rips MLB, Delta's 'undemocratic' ID hypocrisy: You need it to board a flight
Limbaugh producer Bo Snerdley blasts Democrats' 'depraved' view that Black Americans are unable to get IDs
Alcee Hastings, Democratic congressman from Florida, dead at 84
Candace Owens slams MLB and Democrats for hypocrisy
House committee schedules debate and vote for reparations bill
Gingrich: 'Very dangerous time' with police being vilified, especially for minorities
Tucker Carlson: The truth about demographic change and why Democrats want it
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona worried about getting teachers behind new 'woke' curriculum in email
Tucker Carlson: The left's mask fetish, and why they think vaccine hesitancy should be a felony
Don Lemon downplays Democrat calling Tim Scott a racial slur as 'name-calling'
Cuomo's vaccine passport policies 'absurd,' a 'violation of civil liberties,' says Tammy Bruce
Elon Musk's 'SNL' hosting gig was a ratings hit despite controversy
Don't blame the filibuster for blocking Democrats' agenda
San Diego tax dollars buy 'divisive' billboards that blame 'discrimination' for birth complications: critic
Senior adviser to Israeli prime minister optimistic that cease-fire will hold
Oregon civil rights agency’s former leader files $2.3M discrimination lawsuit: report
Raphael Warnock asks grads to guide US out of 'COVID-1619,' comparing virus to slavery: report
'Racist' Hunter texts more proof of Bidens 'projecting their White privilege' onto America: Miranda Devine
'Bo Snerdley' rips 'narcissist' Harris for selfie cookies while fentanyl, sex trafficking flows over border
Tucker Carlson knocks CNN host Don Lemon’s hypocrisy on race: ‘He doesn't like diversity at all’
Hannity: Claims that GOP played role in 'defund police' push is 'most blatant lie' in modern American politics
Ted Cruz: Saying GOP wants to defund police is like saying Dems want to build a wall
New York Times Magazine slammed for 'shoddy' essay on anti-critical race theory laws
Glenn Loury: July Fourth 2021 – the case for unabashed Black patriotism on this Independence Day weekend
Virginia’s first Black governor slams McAuliffe for marginalizing African American candidates
LA riots witnesses stand their ground on the right to bear arms on 'Tucker Carlson Originals'
Clay Travis: Woke ruckus continues at ESPN
Liz Peek: Biden is failing on COVID leadership. American are anxious, hungry for guidance
Jonathan Turley slams UNC journalism dean who asked ABC News to 'protect' Nikole Hannah-Jones
Clay Travis rips De Blasio: NYC vaccine passport mandate contradicts Dems' claims about 'racist' voter ID
Laura Ingraham calls for new 'Tea Party-type' movement amid Left's 'assault on liberty'
Chicago mother remembers son killed as result of rising crime: ‘He was everything’
Fans must be fully vaxxed to attend Brooklyn Nets games
Minnesota principals sign 'de-centering Whiteness' pledge, suggest unions, PTAs help White supremacy
Black conservative group pens open letter urging schools to drop CRT, adopt 1776 Unites
First cut of steel made for first aircraft carrier named for African American war hero
Princeton offering 'Black Lives Matter' course taught by professor with 'commitment' to 'critical race theory'
UNC emails show long debate over tenure for Nikole Hannah-Jones, who took job at Howard University instead
ACLU slammed for arguing racism is ‘foundational’ to the Second Amendment, its inclusion in the Bill of Rights
ESPN writer troubled by American flag at Olympics: 'I keep thinking back on the Capitol riots'
Reparations legislation advocates push for new government commission, but short on specifics
Ex-NFL player Jack Brewer slams league for fueling division with 'political advocacy'
Hannity rips Democrats' fight against Texas voting bill, attributes to concerns over chances in 2022 elections
Sen. Tim Scott: The left is 'putting politics over people' regarding police reform
Terris Todd: What absent fathers need to do right now for their children

American Civil War Facts

Lifestyle Facts

Southern United States Facts

Washington DC Facts

Sports Facts

Education Facts