You may also like

George Foreman, two-time heavyweight boxing champion, was born in Marshall, TX.
George Foreman, two-time heavyweight boxing champion, was born in Marshall, TX. In a 1973 Kingston, Jamaica bout, he defeated Joe Frazier to receive the haveyweight championship. Foreman kept the title for 22 months until losing it to Muhammad Ali.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by Prospanica Boston Professional Chapter
Jan
22
1948
Major General Frederick E. Davidson
Major General Frederick E. Davidson first African American to lead an Army division
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Apr
25
1972
Erskine Henderson African American jockey wins
Erskine Henderson African American jockey wins the Kentucky Derby on a horse trained by African American trainer Alex Perry.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
May
14
1885
Beyonce Knowles
Born: 9/4/2016 Houston, TexasBeyonce Knowles is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, she performed in various singing and dancing competitions as a child, and rose to fame in the late 1990s as lead singer of R&B girl-group Destinys Child.Awards
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Ethiopia
Since Eritreas independence, Eritrea and Ethiopia had disagreed about the exact demarcation of their borders, and in May 1998, Eritrea initiated border clashes that developed into a full-scale war that left more than 80,000 dead and further destroyed both countries ailing economies. After a costly
Read more
Source: Fact Monster - Black History
The first Kentucky Derby
The first Kentucky Derby is won by African American jockey Oliver Lewis riding the horse Aristides. 14 of the 15 jockeys in the race are African Americans.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
May
17
1875
Rev
Rev. Joseph H. Evans elected president of the United Church of Christ.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by Intellitech
Oct
30
1976
Muhammad Ali.
On September 15, 1978, Muhammad Ali, was the first black prizefight to gross more than a five-million dollars gate in the bout at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans. Muhammad Ali won in a 13-round unanimous decision and became the first to win the heavyweight title three times.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sep
15
1978
Ethiopia defeats Italy at Battle of Adowa
The Battle of Adwa and the Victory of Adwa Centenary Medal
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) Boston Metropolitan Chapter
Mar
2
1896
Carl Lewis
Born: 7/1/1961 Birmingham, AlabamaUS, athletics Nine time Olympic gold medallist, Carl Lewis won gold over three Olympics and was the great star of 1980s track and field.Business / Schooling: Awards / Achievements:
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Jul
1
1961
Joe Louis dies
Joe Louis, heavywieght boxing champion, dies at the age of 66. He held the world title for a record 12 years and won 68 of his 71 professional fights.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) Boston Professional Chapter
Apr
12
1981
Desi Giles, a black man, receives death threats after portraying Jesus in the the Park Theater Performing Arts Center's annual production of the "Passion Play"
Desi Arnaz Giles says he's starring in the role of his life, but the black actor's portrayal of Jesus Christ comes at the expense of ticket cancellations and death
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Mar
5
1997
Lawrence v. Texas (2003)
March 26, 2003, Argued
Read more
Source: Black Past
Boxer Sonny Liston born
Heavyweight boxer Charles Sonny Liston born in St. Francis, County, Arkansas. Liston had 54 fights, including a 1962 bout in which he knocked out Floyd Patterson to win the World Heavyweight Title.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
May
8
1932
(1787) Jupiter Hammon, “An Address to the Negroes in the State of New York,"
Home
Read more
Source: Black Past
The Great Migration
The Great Migration began. Approximately two million Southern Blacks moved to Northern industrial centers in the following
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by Greater Boston Veterans Collaborative
Dec
4
1915
Heavyweight Boxer John Tate born
Birthday of heavyweight boxer John Tate, who was born in Marion City, Arkansas. Tate won the vacant World Boxing Association title in 1979 from South African Gerrie Coetzee.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by Museum of African American History in Massachusetts
Jan
29
1955
Sugar Ray Robinson
Sugar Ray Robinson permanently retired from boxing on this day with six victories in title bouts to his credit -- more than any other fighter in history.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Dec
10
1965
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
The Notting Hill Riots (1958)
Amidst racial intolerance and competition over resources, the white working class of the Notting Hill area, London, UK, launched an attack against members of the black community on August the 30, 1958. Forced to arm themselves in defence, the confrontation lasted
Read more
Source: Black Past
Maj
Maj. Gen. Benjamin F. Butler declared slaves contraband of war.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
May
24
1861
Jonathan A. Rodgers becomes president of CBS's television stations division, the
Jonathan A. Rodgers becomes president of CBSs television stations division, the highest ranking African American in network television. Rodgers had been general manager of WBBM-TV, CBSs Chicago Station
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sep
3
1990
Benin
This West African nation on the Gulf of Guinea, between Togo on the west and Nigeria on the east, is about the size of Tennessee. It is bounded by Burkina Faso and Niger on the north. The land consists of a narrow coastal strip that rises to a swampy, forested plateau and then to highlands in the
Read more
Source: Fact Monster - Black History
Mar
13
2011
The Black National Anthem
Lift Every Voice and Sing
Read more
Source: Black Past
93rd Infantry
93rd Infantry activated and assigned to combat in the South Pacific; the first African American division formed during World War II
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by Museum of African American History in Massachusetts
May
15
1942
The Harlem Renaissance in the American West
In the following article historians Bruce Glasrud and Cary Wintz discuss their new book, The Harlem Renaissance in the American West which argues that the literary and artistic outpouring by African Americans during the third decade of the 20th Century was a national phenomenon which included the
Read more
Source: Black Past
George Foreman
Never has the sport of boxing seen such an exhaustive transformation as that in the career of George Edward Foreman, who started off as a world-renowned boxer and later became an ordained Christian minister. Born in Marshall, Texas on January 10, 1949, the 6 foot 3 inch tall American has a lot of
Read more
Source: Black History Resources
Sponsored by Concerned Black Men of Massachusetts
Jan
10
1949
Roy Jones Jr.
Roy Jones Jr. is an American boxer, born on the 16th of January, 1969 in Pensacola, Florida, USA. While also developing sequential interests in music and acting, Jones is most notably known as an all-time American boxer, winning a host of trophies to his name in an exciting career. What has
Read more
Source: Black History Resources
Agrippa Hull: Revolutionary Patriot
In the following article, University of California at Los Angeles historian Gary B. Nash describes little-known Revolutionary War soldier who was attached by General George Washington to serve with Polish military engineer Tadeuz Kosciuszko. This account is part of a larger history of three
Read more
Source: Black Past
Sponsored by Center for Critical Race and Digital Studies
May
21
1848
Secretary of war authorized Gen
Secretary of war authorized Gen. Rufus Saxton to arm up to five thousand slaves.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Aug
25
1862
More from Omaha Star
Young Kenyan Doctor Wins WHO Director-General Award  – The Omaha Star
Boy Or A Coil? Newborn Photographed Holding His Mom’s Contraceptive Device – The Omaha Star
5 Israeli Firms Named World Economic Forum Tech Pioneers – The Omaha Star
Nation’s First Black Female Transplant Surgeon Advocates For Better Care For African Americans – The Omaha Star
Australia’s Queensland Plans New 1000-bed Quarantine Facility – The Omaha Star
Australia’s Northern Territory Is Now 40 Percent Vaccinated  – The Omaha Star
Indigenous Voice Needed Before Election, Says Australian Minister – The Omaha Star
Morena Must Share Power In Mexico’s New Congress – The Omaha Star
Reserve Bank Of Australia Takes Centre Stage Amid Cash Rate Talk – The Omaha Star
Australian Phone Bills Down But Data Wasted – The Omaha Star
Stranded Kiwis In Sydney Set For Help – The Omaha Star
Australian Prime Minister Accused Of ‘Menacing’ Behavior – The Omaha Star
Vehicle Sales In Australia Remain Strong In June – The Omaha Star
What Freedom Means To Me: Americans Celebrate July 4 – The Omaha Star
Molecular Tweezers Take On Antibiotic-resistant Bacteria – The Omaha Star
Court Blocks Repeat Of Trump’s One-Off July 4th Fireworks Over Mount Rushmore  – The Omaha Star
More Jobs, But Uncertain Picture, As Economy Continues To Recover From Pandemic – The Omaha Star
Managing Employees In Dangerous Environments – The Omaha Star
Audit Finds Flaws In Car Park Poll Splurge In Australia – The Omaha Star
Honoring ‘The Greyhound’: Bob Dandridge Finally Makes Basketball Hall Of Fame – The Omaha Star
Ruling In Favor Of The Government On ‘Anti-competitive’ Ports  – The Omaha Star
Bid To Save Australia’s New South Wales South Coast From Clearing – The Omaha Star
Outdoor Summer Basketball Faces Uncertain Future In The Nation’s Capital – The Omaha Star
Snoop Dogg Tops Muggsy Bogues’ Guest Bucket List For His ‘3 League OGs’ Podcast  – The Omaha Star
Teen Severely Disabled After Doc Delayed Brain Tumor Op For Holidays Awarded $535,000 By Court – The Omaha Star
Smaller Population Of Working-Age Australians Due To Covid-19, Says Treasurer – The Omaha Star
Over 55s Critical To Future Workforce In Australia – The Omaha Star
Study Finds How ‘Dream Job’ And The Job You Get Are Connected – The Omaha Star
Teen Overcomes Obstacles To Attend Harvard This Fall – The Omaha Star
Cut The Cake? As Pandemic Recedes, Cost Of Getting Hitched Heads Through The Roof – The Omaha Star
Behavioral Sciences Could Teach Mexicans To Better Manage Their Finances – The Omaha Star
Narendra Modi’s Three-Hour Meeting With Jammu And Kashmir Leaders – The Omaha Star
Western Australia To Agree To New Quarantine Facility – The Omaha Star
Kamala Harris Is Still Carving Out Her Role As A Former Vice President’s Vice President – The Omaha Star
Biden’s Efforts To Ban Oil And Gas Leases Puts N.M. Dems In Balancing Act – The Omaha Star
Prepping The Post-Pandemic Workplace – The Omaha Star
Houseboat Operators In Jammu And Kashmir Readied For Tourism Revival – The Omaha Star
Pakistan Human Rights Groups Call For Imran Khan’s Public Apology For Remarks On Rape – The Omaha Star
Sad Day For Media Freedom: Biden On Apple Daily’s Shutdown – The Omaha Star
China Unlikely To Attempt To Take Over Taiwan In ‘Two Years’: US Military Top Officer – The Omaha Star
Zimbabwean Mother’s Hopes Child Lost In 2019’s Cyclone Idai Will Be Found – The Omaha Star
Bollywood Movie Sparks Piracy Concerns In India’s Streaming Industry – The Omaha Star
Indian Children’s Long Wait For Covid-19 Vaccines – The Omaha Star
Tough Nut: Nurse With A Mugger’s Bullet In His Brain For 10 Years  – The Omaha Star
Australian Actor Rose Byrne Cast As Jacinda Ardern In New Zealand Terror Movie – The Omaha Star
New Zealand Focused On UK, Not US For Trade Deal – The Omaha Star
Aged Care Needs Nurse At All Times, Says Australian Probe – The Omaha Star
Pandemic Delivers Cybersecurity Challenges In Australia – The Omaha Star
Australia And Singapore Work On Travel Bubble – The Omaha Star
Clot Risk Extremely Low As Vaccines Backed In Australia – The Omaha Star

American Civil War Facts

New York City Facts

Arts Facts

Sports Facts