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On April 25, 1944, one of the nation’s most vital philanthropic institutions, the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), was incorporated. Founded by…
On April 25, 1989, James Richardson was exonerated after spending 21 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit — the…
On April 22, 1978, the One Love Peace Concert was held at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica. It brought together some…
On this day in 2016, Prince passed away at 57. His bold sound, boundary-breaking style, and cultural legacy continue to influence music…
On April 19, 1969, Black students at Cornell took over Willard Straight Hall, demanding justice and Black studies. Their protest reshaped campus…
April 16, 1862: Lincoln frees enslaved people in D.C. with a bold act of emancipation. Discover the history and impact behind this…
On April 14, 1955, Elston Howard made history by becoming the first African American player to join the New York Yankees, breaking…
On April 11, 1881, classes began in the basement of an Atlanta church at what was then known as the Atlanta Baptist…
On April 10, 1968, Congress passed the Civil Rights Act of 1968, a landmark law aimed at ending housing discrimination based on…
On this day, April 9, in 1939, Marian Anderson made history with a powerful concert at the Lincoln Memorial after being denied…
On this day (April 1) in 1905, Clara McBride — later known as “Mother Hale” — was born in Elizabeth City, North…
On March 28, 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. traveled to Memphis, Tennessee, to support Black sanitation workers striking for dignity, fair…