February 28,1984
Musician and entertainer Michael Jackson wins eight Grammy Awards. His album, "Thriller", broke all sales records to-date, and remains one of the top-grossing albums of all time.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Black History Fact #27
February 27, 1872
Charlotte Ray graduates from Howard Law School. She is the first African American lawyer in the U.S.
Charlotte Ray graduates from Howard Law School. She is the first African American lawyer in the U.S.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Black History Fact #26
February 26,1926
Carter G. Woddson started Negro History Week. This week would later become Black History Month.
Carter G. Woddson started Negro History Week. This week would later become Black History Month.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Black History Fact #25
February 25, 1991
Adrienne Mitchell, first African American woman to die in combat in the Persian Gulf War is killed in her military barracks in Dharan, Saudi Arabia
Adrienne Mitchell, first African American woman to die in combat in the Persian Gulf War is killed in her military barracks in Dharan, Saudi Arabia
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Black History Fact #24
February 24, 1864
Rebecca Lee Crumpler becomes the first black woman to receive an M.D. degree. She graduated from the New England Female Medical College. Rebecca Lee Crumpler was born in 1833. She worked from 1852-1860 as a nurse in Massachusetts.
Rebecca Lee Crumpler becomes the first black woman to receive an M.D. degree. She graduated from the New England Female Medical College. Rebecca Lee Crumpler was born in 1833. She worked from 1852-1860 as a nurse in Massachusetts.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Black History Fact #23
February 23, 1965
Constance Baker Motley elected Manhattan Borough president, the highest elective office held by a Black woman in a major American city.
Constance Baker Motley elected Manhattan Borough president, the highest elective office held by a Black woman in a major American city.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Black History Fact #22
February 22, 1898
Black postmaster lynched and his wife and three daughters shot and maimed for life in Lake City, S.C.
Black postmaster lynched and his wife and three daughters shot and maimed for life in Lake City, S.C.
Monday, February 21, 2011
Black History Fact #21
February 21,1965
Malcolm X was assassinated, 11 months after his split from Elijah Muhammad's Nation of Islam.
Malcolm X was assassinated, 11 months after his split from Elijah Muhammad's Nation of Islam.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Black History Fact #20
February 20, 1968
State troopers used tear gas to stop demonstrations at Alcorn A&M College.
State troopers used tear gas to stop demonstrations at Alcorn A&M College.
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Black History Fact #19
February 19, 2002
Vonetta Flowers became the first black gold medalist in the history of the Winter Olympic Games. She and partner Jull Brakken won the inagural women's two-person bobsled event.
Vonetta Flowers became the first black gold medalist in the history of the Winter Olympic Games. She and partner Jull Brakken won the inagural women's two-person bobsled event.
Friday, February 18, 2011
Black Histour Fact #18
February 18, 1688
First formal protest against slavery by organized white body in English America made by Germantown (Pa.) Quakers at monthly meeting. The historic "Germantown Protest" denounced slavery and the slave trade.
First formal protest against slavery by organized white body in English America made by Germantown (Pa.) Quakers at monthly meeting. The historic "Germantown Protest" denounced slavery and the slave trade.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Black History Fact #17
February 17 , 1870
Congress passed resolution readmitting Mississippi on condition that it would never change its constitution to disenfranchise Blacks.
Congress passed resolution readmitting Mississippi on condition that it would never change its constitution to disenfranchise Blacks.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Black History Fact #16
February 16, 1951
New York City Council passed bill prohibiting racial discrimination in city-assisted housing developments
New York City Council passed bill prohibiting racial discrimination in city-assisted housing developments
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Black History Fact #15
February 15, 1804
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.
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.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Black History Fact #14
February 14, 1867
Morehouse College organized in Augusta, Georgia. The institution was later moved to Atlanta. New registration law in Tennessee abolished racial distinctions in voting.
Morehouse College organized in Augusta, Georgia. The institution was later moved to Atlanta. New registration law in Tennessee abolished racial distinctions in voting.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Black History Fact #13
February 13, 1923
The first Black professional basketball team "The Renaissance" organized.
The first Black professional basketball team "The Renaissance" organized.
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Friday, February 11, 2011
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.
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.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
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.
Barack Obama formally announced the start of his Presidential campaign in Springfield, IL, on this date in 2007.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Black History Fact #9
February 9, 1995
Bernard Harris, African-American astronaut, takes space walk.
Bernard Harris, African-American astronaut, takes space walk.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
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.
On this date in 1968 three South Carolina State students were killed during segregation protest in Orangeburg, SC.
Monday, February 7, 2011
Black History Fact #7
February 7, 1926
Negro History week originated by Carter G.Woodson is observed for the first time .
Negro History week originated by Carter G.Woodson is observed for the first time .
Sunday, February 6, 2011
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.
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.
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Black History Fact# 5
February 5, 2008
Barack Obama won 13 states on "Super Tuesday" on this date in 2008.
Barack Obama won 13 states on "Super Tuesday" on this date in 2008.
Friday, February 4, 2011
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Black History Fact#3
February 3, 1956
U of Alabama First Black Student
Autherine J. Lucy becomes the first black student to attend the University of Alabama. She was expelled three days later "for her own safety" in response to threats from a mob. In 1992 Autherine Lucy Foster graduated from the University with a master’s degree in education. The same day, her daughter, Grazia Foster, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in corporate finance.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Black History Fact #2
February 2, 1962
Seven whites and four Blacks arrested after all-night sit-in at Englewood, N.J., city hall. Four Black mothers arrested after sit-in at Chicago elementary school. Mothers later received suspended $50 fines. Protests, picketing and demonstrations continued for several weeks against de facto segregation, double shifts and mobile classrooms.
Seven whites and four Blacks arrested after all-night sit-in at Englewood, N.J., city hall. Four Black mothers arrested after sit-in at Chicago elementary school. Mothers later received suspended $50 fines. Protests, picketing and demonstrations continued for several weeks against de facto segregation, double shifts and mobile classrooms.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
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