February 23, 2024
W.E.B. Du Bois was born on this day in 1868
Born on February 23, 1868, in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, W.E.B. Du Bois emerged as a prominent figure in sociology and history. His…
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February 22, 2024
On this day in 1950, Dr. J was born in Roosevelt, New York
Julius Erving, widely known as Dr. J, was born February 22, 1950, in Roosevelt, New York. Attending the University of Massachusetts, Erving…
February 21, 2024
On this day in 1965, Malcolm X was assassinated while preparing to address a crowd at the Audubon Ballroom
On this day in 1965, Malcolm X was assassinated while he was preparing to address a crowd of more than 400 guests…
February 20, 2024
On this day in 1992, John Singleton became the first African-American to receive a nomination for Best Director
On February 20, 1992, John Singleton made history as the first African-American to receive an Oscar nomination for Best Director for his…
February 16, 2024
On this day in 1957, LeVar Burton was born in Germany
LeVar Burton was born on February 16, 1957, in Germany. Burton pursued his education at the University of Southern California, supported by…
February 15, 2024
On this day in 1968, Henry Lewis broke ground as the first black conductor of a major U.S. orchestra
On February 15, 1968, Henry Lewis shattered racial barriers by assuming the role of director at the New Jersey Symphony, marking him…
February 14, 2024
On this day in 1957, the SCLC was established; Laying groundwork for Civil Rights and Voting Rights Acts
On February 14, 1957, the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) was established at a meeting in New Orleans after the end of…
February 13, 2024
On this day in 1920, Andrew ‘Rube’ Foster Established the NNL, Pioneering Black Professional Baseball
On February 13, 1920, Andrew “Rube” Foster made history by establishing the Negro National League (NNL), marking a pivotal moment in African-American…
February 12, 2024
On this day in 1909, the NAACP was officially established in New York
The formation of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) was spurred by the devastating race massacre in Springfield,…
February 9, 2024
Alice Walker, Pulitzer Prize-Winning Novelist and Activist, Was Born on This Day in 1944
Novelist and activist Alice Walker was born on this day in 1944, in Eatonton, Georgia. Emerging from the segregated South, Walker’s experiences…
February 8, 2024
On this day in 1986, Debi Thomas became the first African-American U.S. National Figure Skating champion
On February 8, 1986, Debi Thomas, a figure skater, made history by becoming the first African-American to win the Women’s Singles title…
February 2, 2024
On this day in 2009, Eric Holder was confirmed as the first African-American U.S. attorney general
On February 2, 2009, Eric Holder secured his place in history as the first African-American U.S. attorney general after U.S. Senate confirmation.…