March 22, 2023
On this day in 1873, slavery was abolished in Puerto Rico
On March 22, 1873, the Spanish legislature passed a law abolishing slavery in the colony of Puerto Rico. The decree mandated that…
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March 21, 2023
On this day in 1990, Namibia was recognized as a sovereign nation
White-ruled South Africa claimed possession of the territory now known as Namibia in 1920, after occupying the land, beginning in 1915, during…
March 17, 2023
On this day in 1919, Nat King Cole was born
Nat King Cole was born in Montgomery, Alabama, on March 17, 1919. He was born Nathaniel Adams Coles, the son of Edward…
March 15, 2023
On this day in 1999, Maurice Ashley became the first Black chess player to earn rank of Grand Master
Maurice Ashley became the first Black chess player to earn the rank of International Grand Master on March 15, 1999. It is…
March 10, 2023
Harriet Tubman died on this day in 1913
Born into slavery in 1822, Harriet Tubman was an abolitionist, humanitarian, and spy for the Union Army during the American Civil War.…
March 7, 2023
On this day in 1965, civil rights activists began a 54-mile march from Selma to Montgomery in protest of the death of Jimmie Lee Jackson
On this day in 1965, an estimated 600 voting and civil rights activists began a 54-mile march from Selma, Alabama, to the…
March 6, 2023
On this day in 1857, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Dred Scott v. Sandford
On this day in 1857, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that in the case of Dred Scott v. Sandford, also known as…
March 1, 2023
On this day in 1927, Harry Belafonte was born
Actor, recording star, and humanitarian Harry Belafonte was born on this day, March 1, 1927 in Harlem, New York. As a singer,…
February 28, 2023
On this day in 1984, Michael Jackson set the record for most Grammy wins in a single night
On this day in 1984, pop legend Michael Jackson set the record for most Grammy wins in a single night when his…
February 27, 2023
On this day in 1897, Marian Anderson was born in Philadelphia
Marian Anderson, who became one of the most celebrated singers during the 20th century, was born on Feb. 27, 1897, in Philadelphia.…
February 24, 2023
On this day in 1864, Rebecca Lee Crumpler became the first Black female doctor in the U.S.
On this day in 1864, Rebecca Lee Crumpler became the first Black woman to become a doctor of medicine in the United…
February 23, 2023
On this day in 1868, W. E. B. Du Bois was born
W. E. B. Du Bois was born on this day in 1868 in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. Du Bois received his Bachelor’s degree…