You may also like

First all-race elections in South Africa
South Africa held its first all-race elections for the national assembly and provincial parliaments.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Apr
26
1994
(1920) Archibald Grimke, “The Shame of America, or the Negro’s Case Against the Republic”
Archibald Grimke was born enslaved in Charleston, South Carolina in 1849.  After the Civil War, Archibald and his younger brother Francis, enrolled at Lincoln University.  Archibald graduated in 1872 and then entered Harvard Law School.  After graduation he practiced in Boston.  By the 1880s Grimke
Read more
Source: Black Past
Mozambique
Mozambique mō˝zəmbēk´ [key], officially Republic of Mozambique, republic (2005 est. pop. 19,407,000), 302,659 sq mi (784,090 sq km), SE Africa. It borders on the Indian Ocean in the east; on South Africa and Swaziland in the south; on Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Malawi in the west; and on Tanzania in
Read more
Source: Fact Monster - Black History
Swaziland
Swaziland swä´zēlănd [key], officially Kingdom of Swaziland, kingdom (2005 est. pop. 1,174,000), 6,705 sq mi (17,366 sq km), SE Africa. It is bordered on the S, W, and N by the Republic of South Africa and on the E by Mozambique. The capital and largest city is Mbabane
Read more
Source: Fact Monster - Black History
Sponsored by Greater Boston Veterans Collaborative
Browder v. Gayle (1956)
June 5, 1956
Read more
Source: Black Past
Black Loyalists Exodus to Nova Scotia (1783)
The Black Loyalists were the approximately 3,000 African American supporters of the British during the American Revolution who were repatriated to British Canada at the end of the conflict.   Most settled in Nova Scotia and established what would be for decades, the largest concentration of black
Read more
Source: Black Past
Powell, Adam Clayton, Jr. (1908-1972)
Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., preacher, civil rights activist, and national politician, was born to Mattie and Adam Clayton Powell, Sr. in New Haven, Connecticut, on November 29, 1908.  Young Powell grew up in New York City, New York since his father, a Baptist preacher, became pastor of the historic
Read more
Source: Black Past
Independence Day in Zimbabwe
Independence Day in Zimbabwe. Black and white Minutemen fought British soldiers at Lexington and Concord.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Apr
18
1989
Angola
Angola, more than three times the size of California, extends for more than 1,000 mi (1,609 km) along the South Atlantic in southwest Africa. The Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Congo are to the north and east, Zambia is to the east, and Namibia is to the south. A plateau
Read more
Source: Fact Monster - Black History
Nelson Mandela is released
Nelson Mandelas greatest pleasure, his most private moment, is watching the sun set with the music of Handel or Tchaikovsky
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by Museum of African American History in Massachusetts
Feb
11
1990
Mozambique
On October 21, 2013, the Renamo opposition movement announced it was abandoning the 1992 peace treaty with the governing FRELIMO party. The opposition and government troops had been battling for about a year. Renamo made the announcement after government troops attacked a Renamo base where Afonso
Read more
Source: Fact Monster - Black History
Sponsored by Diversity In Action
Oct
21
2013
Angolan Civil War (1975-2002)
The Angolan Civil War, beginning at the time of the countrys independence from Portugal in 1975, was a 27-year struggle involving the deaths of over 500,000 soldiers and civilians.  Initiated at the height of the Cold War, pro- and anti-communist forces in Angola set the stage for a proxy fight
Read more
Source: Black Past
Apr
25
1974
(1837) William Whipper, “Non-Resistance to Offensive Aggression”
? Few Americans are aware of the deep roots of peace activism in the African American community. Benjamin Banneker, the 18th Century mathematician and astronomer, recommended that a “Secretary of Peace” be added to the President’s cabinet whose chief function would be to craft measu
Read more
Source: Black Past
Sep
9
2016
Manute Bol
Manute Bol was one of the tallest players in NBA history and a political activist in Africa. He was born in Sudan in 1962 in the Dinka tribe. He lived in Sudan for most of his childhood and teenage years. He tended cattle for his family as a young boy and there is a popular story that he often used
Read more
Source: Black History Resources
Moroni, Comoros (10th Century- )
Moroni is a coastal town that serves as the capital of Comoros, an archipelago in the Indian Ocean. In 2003 the city had a population of 41,577 people making it the largest city in the archipelago.  It is simultaneously one of the least populous capitals on or near the African continent. Moroni is
Read more
Source: Black Past
Sponsored by Association of Latino Professionals For America (ALPFA) Boston Professional Chapter
Jul
6
1975
Wynn, Albert R. (1951- )
Albert Russel Wynn is Democratic representative of the State of Maryland’s Fourth Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives. He is currently serving his eighth term. The district includes parts of Montgomery and Prince George’s counties. Wynn was defeated in the
Read more
Source: Black Past
Feb
13
2008
Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla
Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla khōl-ēhlä´hlä mändā´lä [key], 1918–2013, South African statesman. He earned a degree (B.A., 1943) after being expelled from the University College of Fort Hare (for taking part in a student protest) and finishing his studies with the Univ. of South Africa, studied
Read more
Source: Fact Monster - Black History
African National Congress
African National Congress (ANC), the oldest black (now multiracial) political organization in South Africa founded in 1912. Prominent in its opposition to apartheid , the organization began as a nonviolent civil-rights group. In the 1940s and 50s it joined with other groups in promoting strikes
Read more
Source: Fact Monster - Black History
Sponsored by Prospanica Boston Professional Chapter
Mt. Gilead Baptist Church, Fort Worth, Texas (1875- )
Following emancipation in 1865, former slaves across the South detached themselves from white-controlled congregations and established independent churches. In Fort Worth, Texas, historic Mt. Gilead Baptist Church was one of those new congregations. Over time it would serve the spiritual and
Read more
Source: Black Past
Sponsored by National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) Boston Metropolitan Chapter
South Africa was suspended from the U.N. General Assembly over its racial polici
South Africa was suspended from the U.N. General Assembly over its racial policies.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Nov
12
1974
Mitchell, Charles H. (1940 - )
Charles Mitchell has worked with Seattle Community Colleges for more than 25 years including periods as President of Seattle Central Community College and Chancellor of the Seattle Community College
Read more
Source: Black Past
Segars, Joseph Monroe (1938–2014)
Ambassador Joseph Monroe Segars was born in Hartsville, South Carolina on November 6, 1938. He remained with his aunt and uncle in South Carolina while his parents moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania during the Great Migration to the North in search for better job opportunities. Upon graduating
Read more
Source: Black Past
Fango, Gobo (1855-1886)
Gobo Fango was born in the Eastern Cape Colony in what is now South Africa around 1855, just before the beginning of the eighth of the nine Xhosa Wars (Cape Frontier Wars) against British and Boer settlers.  Fango was a member of the Gcaleka tribe, a sub-group of the Xhosa peoples.  These frontier
Read more
Source: Black Past
Sponsored by Pride Academy
James, Makila (1957- )
Makila James is currently serving as the U.S. Ambassador to Swaziland.  James was nominated by President Barack Obama early in 2012.  Following confirmation by the U.S. Senate on July 31, 2012, James arrived in Mbabane, the capital of Swaziland and presented her credentials to the King of Swaziland
Read more
Source: Black Past
leader of the Black Consciousness Movemeent In South Africa Stephen Biko was arr
leader of the Black Consciousness Movemeent In South Africa Stephen Biko was arrested, 1977
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Aug
12
1977
Stewart, Bennett McVey (1912–1988)
Born in Huntsville, Alabama, on the 6th of August, 1912, Illinois Congressman Bennett McVey Stewart was the son of Bennett Stewart and Cathleen Jones. He attended local public schools in Huntsville and Birmingham before entering Miles College in Birmingham. There he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree
Read more
Source: Black Past
Egypt
National name: Jumhuriyat Misr al-Arabiyah
Read more
Source: Fact Monster - Black History
Sponsored by National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) Boston Metropolitan Chapter
Mbeki, Thabo Mvuyelwa
Mbeki, Thabo Mvuyelwa tä´bō mvo͝oyĕl´ə mbĕk´ē [key], 1942–, South African political leader. Mbeki was born into a politically active family his father, Govan Mbeki, an official with the African National Congress (ANC), was imprisoned (1964) at Robben Island along with Nelson Mandela , released
Read more
Source: Fact Monster - Black History
Sponsored by Concerned Black Men of Massachusetts
Malawi
Malawi is a landlocked country about the size of Pennsylvania. Located in southeast Africa, it is surrounded by Mozambique, Zambia, and Tanzania. Lake Malawi, formerly Lake Nyasa, occupies most of the countrys eastern border. The north-south Rift Valley is flanked by mountain ranges and high
Read more
Source: Fact Monster - Black History
Jul
6
1964
South Africa's "truth commission", looking into abuses during the apartheid era,
South Africas truth commission, looking into abuses during the apartheid era, began its public hearings.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Apr
15
1996
More from NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People
Moot court victory masks education deterioration - NewsDay Zimbabwe
Harare City’s winless run continues - NewsDay Zimbabwe
ERC welcomes new Zec commissioners - NewsDay Zimbabwe
AMH journalists scoop top awards - NewsDay Zimbabwe
Boxer, jailbird aims to make children champs - NewsDay Zimbabwe
Go well Kariba's finest, and champion for tourism - NewsDay Zimbabwe
Church, the ground and pillar of truth - NewsDay Zimbabwe
Shakib opts out of tour of Zimbabwe - NewsDay Zimbabwe
Platinum tipped for title - NewsDay Zimbabwe
‘Illicit gold oiling Zanu PF machinery’ - NewsDay Zimbabwe
B/bridge to host business expo - NewsDay Zimbabwe
NPA apologises to doctors - NewsDay Zimbabwe
Soiled, damaged US dollars remain legal tender: US Embassy - NewsDay Zimbabwe
ARDA seeks JVs to use derelict farms …as droughts sends shock waves in Zim senate - NewsDay Zimbabwe
Another twist to Shiri’s estate wrangle - NewsDay Zimbabwe
Vandalism hits TelOne hard - NewsDay Zimbabwe
Jah Prayzah’s latest highlights his staying power - NewsDay Zimbabwe
Bladder cancer - a silent killer - NewsDay Zimbabwe
Disability policy to be fast-tracked: Minister - NewsDay Zimbabwe
Zim urged to adopt a currency board - NewsDay Zimbabwe
Gweru residents refuse to meet council - NewsDay Zimbabwe
Govt in witch-hunt: Psmas board - NewsDay Zimbabwe
Mlilo commits to creating African heritage library - NewsDay Zimbabwe
Ronaldo ‘not for sale,’ Man United manager Ten Hag says - NewsDay Zimbabwe
Telecom companies get much-needed tariff adjustment - NewsDay Zimbabwe
Cops steal US$80 000 recovered from thief - NewsDay Zimbabwe
Limpopo River abounds with opportunities - NewsDay Zimbabwe
Twitter hires law firm Wachtell to sue Musk after pulling out of $44 billion deal - NewsDay Zimbabwe
Foreign Secretary Truss enters race to become next British prime minister - NewsDay Zimbabwe
José Eduardo dos Santos: Spain approves autopsy for ex-Angola leader - NewsDay Zimbabwe
‘Civil unrest inevitable’ - NewsDay Zimbabwe
RTG donates to Harare children’s home - NewsDay Zimbabwe
Moyo boost for FC Platinum - NewsDay Zimbabwe
Mutare councillors granted bail - NewsDay Zimbabwe
‘Drug-induced crime on the rise’ - NewsDay Zimbabwe
5 Indian nationals kidnapped in Beitbridge - NewsDay Zimbabwe
Cottco boardroom fights raise stink - NewsDay Zimbabwe
180 000 errors on voters roll: Zec - NewsDay Zimbabwe
Identifying where love ends and toxicity begins - NewsDay Zimbabwe
NRZ employees, ex-workers gang up against MD - NewsDay Zimbabwe
The return of Green Bombers - NewsDay Zimbabwe
Of transactional gospel - NewsDay Zimbabwe
Zim’s funeral business faces collapse - NewsDay Zimbabwe
Chamisa names shadow cabinet - NewsDay Zimbabwe
ED must speak up against intimidation, name-dropping - NewsDay Zimbabwe
Illegal traders invade kapenta market - NewsDay Zimbabwe
Erratic power supply exposes Zesa inefficiency - NewsDay Zimbabwe
Minister denies police, army involvement in robberies - NewsDay Zimbabwe
Tips to building confidence as a public speaker - NewsDay Zimbabwe
Chiwenga’s fashion crazy wife - NewsDay Zimbabwe

The life of MLK - Animated

Arts Facts

Literature Facts

Washington DC Facts

Barack Obama: 'A More Perfect Union' (Full Speech)