You may also like

First Black Slaves in USA
The Dutch brought the first Black slaves to the colony of Jamestown, 1619
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Aug
20
1619
South Carolina constitutional convention
South Carolina constitutional convention, the first official assembly in the West with a Black majority, met in the Charleston Clubhouse with seventy-six Black delegates and forty-eight white delegates. Two-thirds of the Black delegates were former slaves. A New York Herald reporter wrote: Here in
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by Christo Rey New York High School
Jan
14
1868
Lionel Hampton
Best Known
Read more
Source: Fact Monster - Black History
Frederick Douglass Escapes
Frederick Douglass, disguised as a sailor escapes from slavery
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by NSBE Boston
Sep
3
1838
Benjamin Banneker
Benjamin Banneker writes letter to then secretary of state Thomas Jefferson. The letter showed the hypocrisy of slavery. Banneker challenged the idea of freedom for whites as the ascribed it to be the same freedom that should be granted to Africans.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Aug
19
1791
Slave uprise in Maryland
In 1739, the Black slaves of Prince Georges County, Maryland, secretly organized themselves into
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by Museum of African American History in Massachusetts
Jan
0
1739
abolition of slavery
On April 19, 1866, the African American citizensof Washington D.C. celebrated the abolition of slavery. 4,000 to 5,000 people assembled to the White House addressed by Andrew Johnson. Led by twoblack regiments the spectators, and the procession proceeded up the Pennsylvania Avenue to FranklinSquare
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by Museum of African American History in Massachusetts
Apr
19
1866
(1830) Rev. Peter Williams, Jr. “This is Our Country”
Fourteen years after its founding the American Colonization Society remained controversial among African Americans.  By 1830 many of them opposed it and more generally the idea of forced or voluntary repatriation of blacks to Africa.   One of these opponents, Rev. Peter Williams, Jr., the minister
Read more
Source: Black Past
Sponsored by BARBinc
Jul
4
1830
Elijah Muhammad, born
Elijah Muhummad was born Elijah Poole in
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Oct
10
1897
(1865) Abraham Lincoln, “Second Inaugural Address”
On Saturday March 4, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln was inaugurated and began his second term as President.  His address to the audience of thousands of spectators was brief, one of the shortest inaugural addresses on record.  The Civil War was drawing to a close as Union Armies were bearing down
Read more
Source: Black Past
Pennsylvania becomes the first state to abolish
Pennsylvania becomes the first state to abolish slavery.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Mar
1
1780
The Cotton Bag Fort
A African American Designs The Cotton Bag Fort: When Andrew Jackson assembled his force at New Orleans, his soldiers, many of whom were African American slaves, were outnumbered by the British forces ten to one. Faced with this disadvantage, Jackson consulted with men as to what was the best
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by Intellitech
Oct
2
2002
Slaves Petition for Freedom
Massachusetts slaves petitioned the state legislature for freedom. A bill was drawn and passed by the Mass. legislature. But the governor witheld approval and the measure never became law.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Jun
25
1773
New York and New Jersey legally recognize the institutionof slavery.
New York and New Jersey legally recognize the institution of slavery.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) Boston Professional Chapter
Jan
0
1664
Fort Blount on Apalachicola Bay, Fla. was attacked
Fort Blount on Apalachicola Bay, Fla., attacked by U.S. troops. The Fort, which was held by fugitive slaves and Indians, was taken after siege of several days.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by Center for Critical Race and Digital Studies
Jul
27
1816
Frederick Douglass
Born: 2/1/1818 Maryland, United StatesDied: 2/20/1895 Washington, D.C., United StatesA former slave, Douglass became a leading figurehead in the anti-slavery movement. One of the most prominent African American leaders of the Nineteenth Century. His autobiography of life as a slave, and his
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by BARBinc
Did You Know That In...
1671 - There are 2000 African slaves in Virginia
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Jan
0
1671
Black Slaves Welcomed Into Amer. Army
Lemuel Haynes, Revolutionary War veteran, licensed to preaching to the Congregational Church. After the winter of Valley Forge, Black slaves and free men were welcomed into the American Army. There were Black soldiers in the Revolutionary army from all of the original thirteen colonies. Most of the
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Nov
29
1780
White supremacist John King sentenced to death
White supremacist John King, one of three white men accused of chaining James Byrd to a pickup and dragging him along a Texas road until he was decapitated, was sentenced to death by lethal injection. If his death penalty is carried out, he will be the first white Texan executed for killing a black
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by Diversity In Action
Feb
25
1999
Anti-Slavery Law
The congressional confiscation bill freed slaves who were forced to fight against the United States government, or to work in support of the rebellion.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Aug
6
1861
Did You Know That In...
1705 - A Massachusetts act imposes a duty tax on blacks imported into the U.S. and required that slaves be registered at an import office.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Jan
0
1705
Elizabeth "Mumbet" Freeman, dies.
Elizabeth Mumbet Freeman, dies. Born into slavery, she ran away form her owners after mistreatment by her masters wife. She petitioned successfully for her freedom, citing her knowledge of the Bill of Rights and the new constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in her argument that all men
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Dec
28
1829
New Jersey begins to abolish slavery
The New Jersey Legislature approved a law calling for gradual emancipation of African Americans. In so doing, New Jersey became the last Northern state to outlaw slavery.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by Concerned Black Men of Massachusetts
Feb
15
1804
Virginia law declares that all non-Christians imported toits territory are to
Virginia law declares that all non-Christians imported to its territory are to be slaves for life; removes voting rights from recently freed slaves and indentured servants.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Jan
0
1670
Haile Selassie
Born: 7/23/1892 Ejersa Goro, EthiopiaDied: 8/27/1975 Addis Ababa, EthiopiaTafari Makonnen Woldemikael, was Ethiopias regent from 1916 to 1930 and Emperor of Ethiopia from 1930 to 1974. He also served as Chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity from 25 May 1963 to 17 July 1964 and 5 November
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by Prospanica Boston Professional Chapter
The Dutch West Indies abolishes slavery.
The Dutch West Indies abolishes slavery.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Jul
1
1863
Absalom Jones Birth
Absalom Jones, major leader of Black Pioneer period, born in slavery in Sussex, Delaware.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAP) Boston Chapter
Nov
6
1746
Race riot in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Race riot, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Twenty-one whites and sixty Blacks were killed.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Jun
1
1921
Cinque kidnapped
Cinque, origially Senghbe, the son of a Mende king, along with several other Africans, is kidnapped and sold into slavery in Cuba. Cinque and his companions will later carry out the famous successful revolt upon the slave ship Amistad.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Jun
28
1839
Cornel West
Cornel West is an American philosopher, activist, academic and intellectual; he is also the first African-American to have graduated from Princeton University with a PhD in
Read more
Source: Black History Resources
Jun
2
1963
More from Black Enterprise - The Premier Resource for Black Entrepreneurs and Career, Tech, and Money Content for Black People - Black Ent
Don Hardin Spearheads the Construction of the National Museum of African American Music
Ramona Hood, Fedex's First African American CEO
PNC Achieves MLT Black Equity at Work Certification
Degreed At 90 Years Old: Ellouise Lewis Receives Her Honorary GED After Dropping Out Of High School Decades Ago
James Earl Jones Hands Over The Voice Of Darth Vader To Artificial Intelligence Technology
New Inpathy App COO Wants to Help People Find Balance, Elevate the Human Experience
EMMY Winner Rushion McDonald Celebrates 5 Years of Money Making Conversations Master Class, With Special Broadcast on Sept. 27
Iman Supermodel Talks New Documentary 'Supermodels,' Tokenism, And Her First Vogue Shoot
Bre Tiesi, Mother of Nick Cannon's Son Legendary, Tells Critics To Watch Their Mouths When They Speak On Hers
Kanye West Reportedly in Negotiations With Black-Owned Brands After Severing Ties With Gap
NCES Data Show Black or African American Graduates Who Took Out Federal Student Loans Owed Average of 105% of the Initial Loan Values 4 Years After Graduation
Everette Taylor Has Joined Kickstarter, PBC As New Chief Executive Officer
Calls For Brett Favre to Be Removed From Hall Of Fame Following Welfare Scandal Grow
The Sister of Jeffrey Dahmer Victim, Bothered By Netflix For Failure to Compensate Her Family
Cardi B Says a Court Appearance Cost Her a Multi-Million Dollar Call of Duty Deal
Kevin Hunter Believes His Ailing Ex Wendy Williams, 'Still Got it In Her' Amid Her Rehab Stint
'Stranger Things' Actor Caleb McLaughlin Says He's the Fas'n Least Favorite Character Because He's Black
Applying Pressure—State of Louisiana Being Investigated For Allegedly Failing to Control Air Pollution in Majority-Black Communities
The Nation's Oldest and Largest Black Trade Associations Form National Alliance for Black Business
Young Black Designer Is the Mastermind Behind Colombian Vice-President's Statement Dresses
Woman Suing Diddy For Wrongful Termination Claims To Be Kim Porter's Niece
Grammy-winning Rapper Coolio Dies in Los Angeles at 59
Kevin Hart Supports Fellow Philly Comedian Will Smith-- Says He Should Be Forgiven For Oscars Slap
Black Professor at Oxford College of Emory University Set to Teach a Tyler Perry-Inspired Course
NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal Planned On Buying Phoenix Suns, Until Jeff Bezos Showed Interest
Jennifer Hudson Brings Audience Member to Tears Singing Song Her Grandmother Used to Sing
It’s National Coffee Day—Coffee Shop Franchise Owner Shares 3 Tips to Build a Recession-Proof Business
Singer Teddy Riley Wants Soulja Boy To Apologize For Allegedly Abusing His Daughter
Alpharetta Housewives LLC Is Bridging the Gap Between Local Businesses and Consumers
Mike Epps And Wife Team With HGTV For 'Buying Back the Block' In Indianapolis
Meet the Black Media Entrepreneur Who Is Uplifting Girls and Promoting Businesses
U.S. Treasury Helps Black-Owned Industrial Bank Serve Marginalized Communities
Video Captures Tennessee Student Being Dragged Down Bleachers By His Neck
Oprah's Deeply Religious Beliefs Ruffled Country Singer's Feathers in Interview That 'Went Sour'
Essence CEO Explains Why The Future Is ‘Doomed’ Without Black Women’s Involvement at Revolt Summit
Florida Government Official Resigns After Pictures Of Him Wearing Ku Klux Klan Uniform Revealed
Free Tuition For I Promise Teens Through Partnership with The LeBron James Family Foundation and Stark State College
NBA Star Kyrie Irving: 'I Lost More Than $100 Million Not Getting COVID-19 Vaccination'
‘Chicago Med’ Star Marlyne Barrett Diagnosed With Cancer, 'A Shock to My Womanhood'
Hot Girl Therapy! Megan Thee Stallion Launches Mental Health Resource Website
Morehouse Students Win Top ‘Moguls in the Making’ $20K Pitch Prize For Property Ownership Solution
Two Brooklyn Men Arrested For Stealing Close to $1 Million in Jewelry From Controversial Bishop
'Jeffersons' Star Marla Gibbs Joins Season 19 of 'Grey's Anatomy'
LeBron James and Draymond Green Invest in Major League Pickleball
New Series Will Highlight Penthouse Scandal Of Former Miss America Vanessa Williams
'Ownership is the New Drip': FinTech Founder Raises $4.4 Million in Seed Funding
Hey Ladies! Here Are Top 5 Reasons to Convince Your Beau to Attend Black Men Xcel
Boyfriend of Missing South Carolina Mother of 4 Arrested and Charged with Kidnapping
Tamron Hall Politely Checks Kim Burrell For Shading Her Friend Yolanda Adams
17-Year-Old Brooklyn Basketball Star Fatally Struck by Stray Bullet in Front of Sister

Barack Obama Facts

Sports Facts

National Trust for Historic Preservation

Sports Facts