You may also like

On this day in 1874, Congressman Robert Brown Elliot deliveredone of the most
On this day in 1874, Congressman Robert Brown Elliot delivered
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) Boston Professional Chapter
Jan
6
1874
At a New York City conference, representatives of
At a New York City conference, representatives of the NAACP and the American Fund for Public Service planned a coordinated legal campaign against segregation and discrimination. Charles H. Houston, Vice-dean of the Howard University Law School, was named director of the NAACP legal campaign.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Oct
26
1934
Mae Jemison: Astronaut, Physician
Born: October 17, 1956
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Oct
17
1956
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
Death of Prince Hall
Death of Prince Hall, activist and Masonic leader, in
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Dec
4
1807
The first U.S. stamp ever to honor an African American is issued bearing the lik
The first U.S. stamp ever to honor an African American is issued bearing the likeness of Booker T. Washington.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by Museum of African American History in Massachusetts
Apr
7
1940
Daniel A. P. Murray born
Born in Baltimore on March 3. Murray, an African-American, was assistant librarian of Congress, and a collector of books and pamphlets by and about black Americans.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by NSBE Boston
Mar
3
1852
Blues artist John Lee Hooker born
Blues singer, songwriter and guitarist John Lee Hooker was born in Clarkdale, Mississippi. Hooker began his 50 years as a musician at age 14, when he sang with religious groups and studied guitar with Will Moore. By age 73, Hooker had received the 1968-69 Best Blues Album award from Jazz and Pop
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Aug
22
1917
Democrats suppressed Black vote
Democrats suppressed Black vote by fraud and violence and carried Mississippi election. The Mississippi Plan staged riots, political assassinations, massacres and social and economic intimidation was used later to overthrow Reconstruction governments in South Carolina and Louisiana.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Nov
2
1875
William J. Jefferson, first congressman elected
William J. Jefferson, first congressman elected from Louisiana since Charles Edmund Nash left office in 1876, born
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Mar
14
1947
Phyllis Wheatley Dies
Phyllis Wheatley, the first African-American author to be published in book form, dies in poverty at the age of thirty-one. Wheatley astonished Bostonians with her ability to write poetry while yet being a slave.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by Pride Academy
Dec
5
1784
Craig Washington wins a special congressional election in Texas' 18 th District
Craig Washington wins a special congressional election in Texas 18 th District to fill the seat vacated by the death of Mickey Leland.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by Christo Rey New York High School
Dec
9
1989
President Lincoln signed Emancipation Proclamation
President Lincoln signed Emancipation Proclamation which freed slaves in rebel states with exception of thirteen parishes (including New Orleans) in Louisiana, forty-eight countries in West Virginia, seven countries (including Norfolk) in Eastern Virginia. Proclamation did not apply to slaves in
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Jan
1
1863
Texas As a Slave State
President John Tyler signed the joint resolution of Congress to admit Texas as a slave state.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Mar
5
1845
African Americans Replaces Reluctant Whites
African Americans Replaces Reluctant Whites: By 1777, losses on the field of battle and rising White desertions had reduced the Continental Armys ranks of men. Northern colonies began to accept African Americans, free and slave, because these colonies could not fill their quotas with White man. In
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Oct
5
2002
Cottonpickers organized union and strike
Cottonpickers organized union and staged strike for higher wages in Texas.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sep
3
1891
Texas constitutional convention
Texas constitutional convention (nine Blacks, eighty-one whites) met in Austin.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Jun
1
1868
Paul Laurence Dunbar
Poet Paul Laurence Dunbar born in Dayton, Ohio. Mr. Paul Laurence Dunbar is one of the most popular African-American poets of all time. His dialect poemsand humor in his works were often under appreciated due to the English standardswhich were set at the time. His book was finally givenattention in
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Jun
27
1872
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
Fifth and Sixth Colored Cavalry Regiments
Mixed cavalry force, including Fifth and Sixth Colored Cavalry regiments, invaded southwest Virginia and destroyed salt mines at Saltville. Sixth Cavalry was especially brilliant in an engagement near Marion, Virginia.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Dec
10
1864
The Reverend Emmanuel Cleaver
The Reverend Emmanuel Cleaver becomes the first African American mayor of Kansas City, Mo.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Mar
26
1991
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
A Demonstration Led by NAACP
NAACP led protest demonstrations against the showing of the movie Birth of
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Dec
4
1915
Ten thousand students, led by Jackie Robinson,
Ten thousand students, led by Jackie Robinson, Harry Belfonte and A. Phillip Randolph, participated in the Youth March for Integrated Schools in Washington. Daisy Bates, head of the Arkansas chapter of the NAACP, and the nine students who integrated Little Rockss Central High School were awarded
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Oct
25
1958
Louisiana governor signed public accommodations
Louisiana governor signed public accommodations law.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Feb
23
1869
Joint Resoultion
Gov. Henry C. Warmoth endorsed a joint resolution of the legislature calling for federal military aid. Warmoth said there had been 150 political assassinations in Louisiana in June and July.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by Intellitech
Aug
1
1868
storm of 28
More than 3000 African Americans died when Lake Okeechobee fooded Western Palm Beach County, Florida, with a 10-15 foot tidal wave. There are at least 3 mass graves containing the bodies of negroes interned without coffins or identification
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) Boston Metropolitan Chapter
Sep
16
1928
William C. Carter patents an umbrella stand
African-American inventor, William C. Carter, patented an umbrella stand (U.S. patent#323,397).
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by Association of Latino Professionals For America (ALPFA) Boston Professional Chapter
Aug
8
1885
Rebel Troops at Jenkins' Ferry
Regiment captured rebel battery after fighting rearguard action. Six infantry regiments checked rebel troops at Jenkins Ferry, Saline River, Arkansas. The troops were enraged by atrocities committed at Poison Spring two weeks ealier, that the Second Kansas Colored Volunteers went into battle
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by Center for Critical Race and Digital Studies
Apr
30
1864
Leontine T.C. Kelly born
Leontine T.C. Kelly, the first African-American woman to become a bishop within the Methodist denomination.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Mar
5
1920
More from https://www.ebony.com
Last Minute Mother’s Day Beauty Gifts
The Wu-Tang Clan and Milk Makeup Come Through for NYC During the CoronaVirus Pandemic
5 PR Gals On Their Normal Self-Care Beauty Routines
OPINION: MeToo Movement….Transparency
STREAMING NOW: Octavia Spencer Stars as the Nation’s First Female Self-Made Millionaire, Madam C.J. Walker, in Netflix Series
10 Spring Scents To Brighten Your Mood
TYLER PERRY STUDIOS’ NEW ORIGINAL DRAMA “TYLER PERRY’S RUTHLESS,” AVAILABLE NOW FOR STREAMING ON BET+
OPINION: How to Kill A Mogul in the Era of #MeToo
Miles Marshall Lewis Spreads Radical Love to French Hip-Hop
EXCLUSIVE: Celebrating Women’s History Month with EBONY Power 100 Honoree Candi Carter
Rapper E-40 Helps Prisoners During COVID-19 Crisis •
Video: OWN’s 'Girlfriends Check In' Is Right On Time •
LED COALITION CELEBRATES EARLY RELEASE FOR FORMER DETROIT MAYOR KWAME KILPATRICK •
Statement •
EXCLUSIVE: Meet Power 100 TRAILBLAZER Honoree Vicki Chancellor •
Garçon Couture Goes High Fashion •
Shawn Wooden: Corporate America, it’s time to stand up against racism •
HOSTS ROUND TABLE TO ADDRESS SYSTEMIC RACISM IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM •
One-on-One with Jonathan Majors on Spike Lee's Da 5 Bloods •
hosts a Two-Day Juneteenth summit to ensure future Black generations live in a different America. •
Father’s Day Gift Guide: The Latest Trends and Grooming Products for Dad •
Miss Juneteenth Exclusive with Nicole Beharie •
Black Lives Matter, According to Meg •
Our Health Our Community: Why Black Women Can’t Breathe •
SEASON FINALE OF GIRLFRIENDS CHECK IN - TISHA CAMPBELL, HOLLY ROBINSON PEETE, KYM WHITLEY and AJ JOHNSON •
Sharon Chuter’s Pull Up or Shut Up Campaign is Encouraging Action Plans Against Systemic Racism in the Workforce •
Teyana Taylor is Dropping a Collection With MAC in July •
Coach Partners With LeBron James' More Than A Vote Initiative •
“Our Health, Our Community” Second Webinar Hosted by Black Womens Health Imperative, the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., and EBONY
Black in Fashion Council Aims to Create Real Change in the Fashion Industry • EBONY
True Freedom on Independence Day
EBONY Magazine Announces Leadership Transition; Willard Jackson to Step Down as CEO
What July 4th Means to a Sudanese Refugee and Paramedic on the Frontlines of Covid-19 • EBONY
10 Summer Skincare Products You Need From Black-Owned Brands • EBONY
EBONY JOINED BY COALITION OF AMERICA’S LEADING PASTORS TO CALL FOR RELEASE OF KWAME KILPATRICK AND DEBT FORGIVENESS FOR BLACK FARMERS AT FRIDAY PRESS CONFERENCE
One-on-One with Jonathan Majors on Spike Lee's Da 5 Bloods • EBONY
Black Lives Matter, According to Meg • EBONY
Miss Juneteenth Exclusive with Nicole Beharie • EBONY
Father’s Day Gift Guide: The Latest Trends and Grooming Products for Dad • EBONY
EBONY hosts a Two-Day Juneteenth summit to ensure future Black generations live in a different America. • EBONY
SEASON FINALE OF GIRLFRIENDS CHECK IN - TISHA CAMPBELL, HOLLY ROBINSON PEETE, KYM WHITLEY and AJ JOHNSON • EBONY
Our Health Our Community: Why Black Women Can’t Breathe • EBONY
Sharon Chuter’s Pull Up or Shut Up Campaign is Encouraging Action Plans Against Systemic Racism in the Workforce • EBONY
WRITER KATORI HALL MAKES THE JUMP FROM THEATER TO TELEVISION WITH HER NEW SHOW “P-VALLEY” PREMIERING 7/12/2020 ON STARZ
Teyana Taylor is Dropping a Collection With MAC in July
The Wu-Tang Clan and Milk Makeup Come Through for NYC During the CoronaVirus Pandemic • EBONY
Last Minute Mother's Day Beauty Gifts • EBONY
Rapper E-40 Helps Prisoners During COVID-19 Crisis • EBONY
Video: OWN’s Girlfriends Check In Is Right On Time
EXCLUSIVE: Meet EBONY Power 100 TRAILBLAZER Honoree Vicki Chancellor • EBONY

Cuisine Facts

Malcolm X Speaks on History of Politics in the U.S.

Recent Facts

United States Facts

Lifestyle Facts