Black History Fact #11

February 11, 1783


The daughter of former slaves, born in Cape May, New Jersey. Jarena Lee is the considered the first female preacher in the African Methodist Episcopal Church. In 1836, she published her autobiography, THe Life and Religious Experiences, of Jarena Lee, a Coloured Lady, Giving an Account of Her Call to Preach the Gospel. Her maiden name is unknown and the year of her death is uncertain. She married Joseph Lee, a minister of a Black church in Snow Hill (Lawnside - about 6 miles from Philadelphia) in 1811.

Black History Fact #10

February 10, 2007

Barack Obama formally announced the start of his Presidential campaign in Springfield, IL, on this date in 2007.

Black History Fact #9

February 9, 1995

Bernard Harris, African-American astronaut, takes space walk.

Black History Fact #8

February 8, 1968

On this date in 1968 three South Carolina State students were killed during segregation protest in Orangeburg, SC.

Black History Fact #7

February 7, 1926

Negro History week originated by Carter G.Woodson is observed for the first time .

Black History Fact #6

February 6, 1961

Jail-in movement started in Rock Hill, S.C., when students refused to pay fines and requested jail sentences. Students Nonviolent Coordinating Committee urged south-wide "Jail, No Bail" campaign.

Black History Fact# 5

February 5, 2008


Barack Obama won 13 states on "Super Tuesday" on this date in 2008.