You may also like

Little Stephen
Estevanico, Little Stephen, explorer and guide for the Franciscan missionary Marcos de Niza, leads an expedition from Mexico through the American Southwest territory and claims to have signed the Seven Cities of Cibola of the Zuni, a Native American Group, in present-day Arizona and New Mexico.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by Greater Boston Veterans Collaborative
Jan
0
1538
George H. White
Term of George H. White, last of post-Reconstruction congressmen, ended at noon.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Mar
4
1901
The Flip Wilson Show premieres on NBC. It is the first prime time variety show
The Flip Wilson Show premieres on NBC. It is the first prime time variety show starring an African American male since the Nat King Cole Show.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by BARBinc
Sep
17
1970
Jonathan A. Rodgers becomes president of CBS's television stations division, the
Jonathan A. Rodgers becomes president of CBSs television stations division, the highest ranking African American in network television. Rodgers had been general manager of WBBM-TV, CBSs Chicago Station
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sep
3
1990
Congressman William Gray
Congressman William Gray is elected Democratic Whip of the House of Representatives, the highest ranking leadership position ever held by an African American in Congress.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Jun
14
1989
Jefferson F. Long born
Jefferson F. Long, a merchant and tailor, was born in Knoxville, Georgia. He became the first African American from Georgia elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, serving two months and 9 days.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Mar
3
1836
Richard Parsons
Richard Parsons, CEO of Dime Savings Bank, the first African American CEO of a large non minority U.S. savings institution, born.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Apr
4
1942
Lawrence Douglas Wilder of Virginia is inaugurated as the first African American
Lawrence Douglas Wilder of Virginia is inaugurated as the first African American to be elected governor in the U.S. Wilder won the election in Virginia by a mere 7,00 votes in a state once the heart of the Confederacy.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by BARBinc
Jan
13
1990
Noble Johnson
George and Noble Johnson founded the Lincoln Motion Picture Company in 1916. It was the first black-owned production company, it produced films exclusively for African
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Jan
0
1916
Ground is broken for the Harold Washington wing of the DuSable Museum in Chicago
Ground is broken for the Harold Washington wing of the DuSable Museum in Chicago, Illinois. Founded by artist and poet Margaret T. Burroughs in 1961, the DuSable is one of the oldest African American museums in the U.S.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sep
17
1991
Arthur Ashe, first African American American Davis
Arthur Ashe, first African American American Davis Cup team member, first African American to win the U.S. Open and the mens singles title at Wimbledon in 1975, born
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Apr
10
1943
Dorothy Dandridge, actress born
Dorothy Dandrige
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Nov
9
1922
'This Far By Faith'
On this date in 1999, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America released This Far By Faith: An African American Resource for Worship, which compiles hymns of liturgies of Lutheran African Americans.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Apr
8
1999
The first African American to enter the US Naval Academy, John H Conyers, 1872
The first African American to enter the US Naval Academy, John H Conyers, 1872
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Oct
21
1872
The Chip Woman's Fortune by Willis Richardson
The Chip Womans Fortune by Willis Richardson, the first dramatic work by an African American playwright to be mounted on Broadway, opens at the Frazee Theatre on Broadway
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by APEX Museum
May
15
1923
Dr. Ralph Bunche receives the Nobel Peace Prize
Dr. Ralph Bunche receives the Nobel Peace Prize for his work as a mediator in the Palestine crisis. He is the first African American to be so honored.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Mar
20
1950
Mary Eliza Mahoney
Mary Eliza Mahoney, the first African American to graduate from a nursing school, graduates from the nursing program at the New England Hospital for Women and Children
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by Greater Boston Veterans Collaborative
Aug
1
1879
First Black minister to serve for a White congregation, Lemuel Haynes was born,
First Black minister to serve for a White congregation, Lemuel Haynes was born, 1753
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Jul
18
1753
Harvey B. Gantt born
Harve B. Gantt, the first African American student to enroll at Clemson University in Charleston, South Carolina. Gantt became mayor pro tem of Charleston in 1983 and later served as mayor of Charlotte from 1983 to 1987.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Jan
14
1943
The South Carolina Gazette reports that Cae
The South Carolina Gazette reports that Caesar, a South Carolina slave has been granted his freedom and a life time annuity in exchange for his cures for poison and rattlesnake bite. Caesar and the famous James Derham of New Orleans are two of the earliest know African American medical
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by Illinois Math and Science Academy
May
9
1750
93rd Infantry
93rd Infantry activated and assigned to combat in the South Pacific; the first African American division formed during World War II
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by Museum of African American History in Massachusetts
May
15
1942
Congressman William H. Gray is elected chairman
Congressman William H. Gray is elected chairman of the House Budget Committee, the highest congressional post held by an African American.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by Illinois Math and Science Academy
Jan
4
1985
Debbye Turner is crowned Miss America. She is the third African American to win
Debbye Turner is crowned Miss America. She is the third African American to win the crown since the inception of the pageant in 1921.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sep
16
1989
Miss America
Vanessa Williams is the 1st African American Miss America to be crowned.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by APEX Museum
Sep
17
1983
A Demonstration Led by NAACP
NAACP led protest demonstrations against the showing of the movie Birth of
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Dec
4
1915
Congress repeals the Enforcement Act
Congress repeals the Enforcement Act which makes it easier for some states to disenfranchise African American voters.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Feb
8
1894
Walter F. Craig
1986 Max Robinson
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Jan
0
1986
Laurence Fishburne, Jr. Born
Actor Laurence Fishburne, Jr. was born on this day in Augusta, GA. Fishburne , nicknamed Fish will start his theatrical career at the young age of 10. He will become the son of the first African American family featured on a daytime drama at the age of 11. He will continue his rise to fame starring
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by Illinois Math and Science Academy
Jul
31
1961
White Democrats attacked demonstrators
White Democrats attacked demonstrators, who were marching from Albany to Camilla, Ga., and killed nine Blacks. Several whites were wounded.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAP) Boston Chapter
Sep
19
1868
W Wilson Goode becomes the 1st African American mayor of Philadelphia
W Wilson Goode becomes the 1st African American mayor of Philadelphia
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by Eastern Bank
Oct
9
1984
More from Black America Web
‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan’ Greenlit For Fourth Season Ahead of Season 3 Premiere
Students At Kansas High School Stage Walkout After Viral Video Shows Black Teen Suffer Racist Attack
Mariah The Scientist Speaks On Fans Finding Out That She's Black, Lists Her Fave ATL Eateries
The GAP And Dapper Dan Partner Up For New “DAP GAP” Campaign
The Hotties Are Coming For Shannon Sharpe Following His Inappropriate Comments About Megan Thee Stallion
Serena Williams Shares A Rough Day on Social Media, Fans Respond With Love And Support
Cheryl Lynn Enjoys “Lovely” Royalties As “Encore” Gets A Resurgence On TikTok
15 Black Movie Soundtracks As Good As The Film Itself
Dr. Maulana Karenga, Carl Cavalier & Kim Poole l The Carl Nelson Show
A$AP Rocky Talks Fatherhood In ‘Highsnobiety’s’ Latest Issue
Beyoncé’s Face Card And White Fashion Slay Have Fans Going Wild
Former Eagles WR DeSean Jackson Announces Retirement
Red Carpet Rundown: The Festive Fashion At The ‘Candy Cane Lane’ Red Carpet
The Reset: Offset Talks Reinventing Himself, His Inspiration Behind Going Solo & Takeoff’s Untimely Death In New GQ Men Of The Year Issue Interview
Ciara Calls Her Husband Russell Wilson ’30 Fine’ As He Celebrates His 35th Birthday
Keidi Awadu, Native American Chief Joesph Nightchase & Brother Obie l The Carl Nelson Show
Is Lenny Kravitz Invited To The Cookout? Rock Icon's Black Media Support Complaint Sparks Debate
Ex-Louisiana Cop Gets Light Sentence For Tasing, Beating And Pistol-Whipping ‘Nonviolent’ Black Man
‘Rosa Parks Day’: CBC Urges Congress To Adopt Federal Holiday In Honor Of Civil Rights Icon
After Secretly Burying Dexter Wade, Jackson, Mississippi, Finally Adds Next Of Kin Notification Policy
Texas Man Angry At ‘BLM Antifa’ Sentenced For Threatening Georgia Officials Online Over 2020 Election
Racist Kansas Student Charged With Felony For Beating Black Student In Viral Video Has History Of Alleged Violence
Dr. Roni Dean-Burren, Texas Mom Who Called Out Textbook For Lying About Slavery, Dies At 46
Ryan Shazier’s Wife Accuses Former NFL Star Of Being “Liar And A Cheater” With Screenshots Of Explicit Texts With Another Woman
Diabetes Awareness Month: How To Travel Smart With Type 1 Diabetes
Da Brat And Judy Navigate Motherhood In This ‘Brat Loves Judy: The Baby Special’ Exclusive Clip
Diddy’s Former Bodyguard Co-Signs Cassie’s Allegations, Says She Wasn’t The Only One
The Young Thug RICO Trial: A Timeline Of Events In The Case
Fantasia Opens Up About Going Broke And Healing Through ‘The Color Purple’
Nate Burleson, Co-Host Of CBS Mornings, Set To Host “Best Of Super Bowl Gospel Celebration” TV Special
LeBron James Reacts To Jason Kidd’s (Very Calm) NSFW Rant At A Post Game Press Conference
Bumpy Johsnon Is Coming Back: ‘Godfather of Harlem’ Renewed For Fourth Season On MGM+
‘Found’ & ‘The Irrational’ Renewed For Second Season At NBC
Chairman Fred Hampton, Overton Wilkins, Ella Parlor & Vicky Hayter l The Carl Nelson Show
The DMV Salutes Richard Smallwood For His 75th Birthday! (LIVE STREAM)
Rev. Dr. Charles G. Adams, Revered “Harvard Hooper,” Dies at 86
Beyoncé Rocks An Alaïa Hooded Crop Top During Outing With Hubby Jay-Z
What's Your Point With Russ Parr & Armstrong Williams "Desperate Times"
Hot and Trending: T.I., Young Thug and More!
Amazon To Offer $25 Domestic Flights For Prime Student Memebrs
Chloe Bailey Oozes Sexy In A Red Hot ‘Santa Baby’ Outfit
Red Carpet Rundown: Top Looks From The London Premiere Of Beyoncé’s ‘RENAISSANCE’ Film
WORLD AIDS DAY: Remembering Black Celebrities We Lost
Stephen A. Smith Responds To “Idiots” Angry At Him For Not Addressing Josh Giddey’s Alleged Relationship With Minor
Ben Carson Is ‘Frontrunner’ To Be Donald Trump’s VP Running Mate, Viral Rumor Claims
Report: NFL Star and Desoto Native Von Miller Faces Dallas Domestic Violence Arrest, Sources Say
Inmate Who Stabbed Derek Chauvin Was Inspired By Black Lives Matter Movement: Report
DC Young Fly Opens Up About Grief After The Passing Of His Partner Ms. Jacky Oh
7 Things We Learned From Beyoncé’s New ‘RENAISSANCE World Tour’ Film
Janelle Monae Celebrates Her Birthday In A $358 Red Hot Cult Gaia Swimsuit

Arts Facts

Sports Facts

Sports Facts