You may also like

Chicago's first African American mayor, Harold Washington, was born.
Chicagos first African American mayor, Harold Washington, was born.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by Christo Rey New York High School
Apr
15
1922
Black Rebellion in Tampa, Florida
African Americans in Tampa, Florida rebelled after an African American man was killed by a white police officer while in custody.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Feb
21
1987
William Levi Dawson
William Levi Dawson is born, first African American representative to chair a committee in Congress.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by Christo Rey New York High School
Apr
26
1883
Angela Davis arrested in New York City and charged
Angela Davis arrested in New York City and charged with unlawful flight to avoid persecution for her alleged role in California courthouse shoot-out.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by Illinois Math and Science Academy
Oct
13
1970
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
Fourth Black Church Burned
Fourth Black church burned near Dawson, Georgia. Three white men later admitted burning the church. They were sentenced to seven-year prison terms.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) Boston Professional Chapter
Sep
17
1962
Hattie McDaniel
On this day, Hattie McDaniel known for her supporting roles became the first African American to win the Oscar Award for her role as Mammyin the movie Gone With The Wind. Not only was she the first African American to receive this award, but the was the only woman to have received it until Whoopi
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by New York University
Feb
29
1940
Richard Theodore Greener
Richard Theodore Greener becomes the first African American to graduate from Harvard University
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Jan
30
1844
Army Brig. Gen. Sherian Grace CAdoria born.
Birthday of Army Brig. Gen. Sherian Grace Cadoria, in Marksville, Louisiana. A graduate of Southern University, Gen. Cadoria was the highest ranking African American woman officer in the US Armed Forces at the end of 1990.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Jan
26
1940
First Black Elected Mayor of a Major City
Being elected mayor of Cleveland, Ohio made Carl Stokes the first Black to be elected mayor of a major city.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by NSBE Boston
Nov
13
1967
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
Ambassador
Clifton Wharton is sworn in as ambassador to Norway. Clifton Wharton was the 1st Black person to earn a PhD in economics from University of Chicago in as well as the first Black president of Michigan State, predominantly White university.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Mar
9
1961
The Cotton Bag Fort
A African American Designs The Cotton Bag Fort: When Andrew Jackson assembled his force at New Orleans, his soldiers, many of whom were African American slaves, were outnumbered by the British forces ten to one. Faced with this disadvantage, Jackson consulted with men as to what was the best
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by Intellitech
Oct
2
2002
Aborigines to be counted in census
Ninety per cent of white Australians voted in todays referendum for a proposal to count Aborigines in the census and to allow the federal government to make special laws for them. Until now their affairs have been administered solely by the states. The other proposal, to break the nexus between the
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
May
27
1967
African Americans Replaces Reluctant Whites
African Americans Replaces Reluctant Whites: By 1777, losses on the field of battle and rising White desertions had reduced the Continental Armys ranks of men. Northern colonies began to accept African Americans, free and slave, because these colonies could not fill their quotas with White man. In
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Oct
5
2002
Carrie Saxton Perry
Carrie Saxton Perry was born this day in Hartford, Connecticut. Perry was elected mayor of Hartford Connecticut in 1987.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by APEX Museum
Aug
30
1931
First African American Intercollegiate football
Livingstone and Biddle College (now Johnson C. Smith) play the first African American intercollegiate football game
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Dec
27
1892
MaliVai Washington
Former tennis pro MaliVai Washington was born on June 20, 1969 in Glen Cove, New
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Jun
20
1969
California and Colorado Elect a Lt.Governor
State Sen. Mervyn M. Dymally elected lieutenant governor of California. State Sen. Georgia L. Brown elected lieutenant governor of Colorado.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by Eastern Bank
Nov
5
1974
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
White terrorists attacked Black Republicans
White terrorists attacked Black Republicans in Hamburg, S.C., killing five.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Jul
8
1876
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
Mound Bayou
Mound Bayou, an all African American town in Mississippi is founded by Isaiah Montgomery
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Jul
12
1887
Charles H. Mahoney
Charles H. Mahoney was confirmed by the Senate and became the first Black to serve as a full delegate to the United Nations.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Aug
7
1954
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
Reuben V. Anderson is appointed a judge
Reuben V. Anderson is appointed a judge on the Mississippi Supreme Court. He is the first African American named to the court.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Jan
11
1985
Benjamin O. Davis, Jr.
Benjamin O. Davis, Jr. becomes the first African American general in the U.S. Air Force. His father was the first African American general in the U.S. Army
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
May
22
1959
1964 After 12 days of debate and voting on 125 amendments, the U.S. House of
1964 After 12 days of debate and voting on 125 amendments, the U.S. House of
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) Boston Metropolitan Chapter
Feb
10
1964
Joseph Haynes Rainey
Joseph Haynes Rainey, first African American representative in the U.S. House of Representatives where he will serve five terms, born
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Jun
21
1832
Zora Neale Hurston, writer/anthropologist born
Zora Neale Hurston
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by Pride Academy
Jan
7
1891
More from theGrio
Ayanna Pressley says husband has COVID-19 after sheltering in Capitol with maskless Republicans - TheGrio
Rihanna and artist Lorna Simpson collaborate on 'Essence' portfolio - TheGrio
Leaders work to reverse damage, tension caused by Trump insurrection
Detroit Lions hire HBCU alum Brad Holmes as general manager - TheGrio
Biden-Harris team hosts star-studded 'United We Serve' celebration for MLK Day - TheGrio
Cardi B to star in 1st lead role in Paramount's 'Assisted Living'
NBCUniversal partners with HBCUs to launch NBCU Academy - TheGrio
'Queen & Slim' director Melina Matsoukas lands first look deal with MGM
Texas man fatally shot by ‘hostile’ officer during mental health check
Trump tells aides not to pay Giuliani's legal fees following Capitol riots - TheGrio
Pelosi imposes fines for GOP House members refusing metal detectors - TheGrio
Michael B. Jordan posts sweet birthday tribute for girlfriend Lori Harvey - TheGrio
2 ex-health officials charged with manslaughter in Flint - TheGrio
Illusionist Siegfried Fischbacher of Siegfried & Roy dies at 81 - TheGrio
Man charged with murder of Ahmaud Arbery requests release from prison - TheGrio
NY attorney general sues NYPD over Floyd protest response - TheGrio
Twitter CEO defends Trump ban, warns of dangerous precedent - TheGrio
New York City's Vessel closed to public after 3rd suicide - TheGrio
Racist slurs interrupt funeral for Phoenix civil rights icon Calvin C. Goode : TheGrio
2 Virginia officers charged after allegedly storming Capitol - TheGrio
Black trans woman Tyianna 'Davarea' Alexander, 28, murdered in Chicago - TheGrio
Ray Fisher says Warner Bros removed him from 'The Flash' after racism allegations - TheGrio
D.C. activists call for expulsion of some GOP lawmakers in wake of riot : TheGrio
Jaime Harrison to be next DNC chair: report - TheGrio
That’s about white: 'Dear Culture' breaks down Capitol siege - TheGrio
Yvonne Orji to develop autobiographical comedy series for Disney+ - TheGrio
GOP Wisconsin senators deny resolution condemning Capitol siege - TheGrio
Moving boxes arrive at White House as Trump preps for exit - TheGrio
Can we talk about the Republican Party's white women problem? - TheGrio
'Queen Sugar' renewed for sixth season, announces season five airdate - TheGrio
Apple to open Detroit developer school as part of racial equality initiative - TheGrio
Lawmakers want to honor Capitol Police officer Eugene Goodman with Congressional Gold Medal - TheGrio
Rittenhouse flashed white power signs while out with Proud Boys at bar - TheGrio
Spike Lee-produced 'Son of the South' drops new trailer - TheGrio
Cheney faces calls to resign from GOP after impeachment vote
SAG Awards agree to reschedule to avoid Grammys conflict - TheGrio
Regina King amends promise to have 50% of women in projects to include non-binary people - TheGrio
Black men who voted for Trump double down with their support - TheGrio
Tom Hanks named host of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris' inauguration TV special - TheGrio
‘Insecure’ to end after season 5, Issa Rae announces - TheGrio
OWN's 'The Haves and the Have Nots' to end with season 8 - TheGrio
John David Washington addresses criticism of age gap with co-star Zendaya - TheGrio
Majority of House members vote for 2nd impeachment of Trump - TheGrio
Black man wrongfully on death row for killing white woman freed after 26 years - TheGrio
Princess Love says Ray J pushing her in pool was 'my karma' - TheGrio
NYC mayoral candidate Maya Wiley is ready to make Black HERstory
Chuck Norris denies attending Capitol riots after photo of ‘look-alike’ goes viral - TheGrio
Man pictured in 'Camp Auschwitz' shirt at Capitol riots arrested - TheGrio
Megan Thee Stallion's 'Love And Hip Hop' audition tape resurfaces - TheGrio
Love & Marriage: Huntsville' cast returns in new season 2 trailer - TheGrio

Barack Obama: 'A More Perfect Union' (Full Speech)

Cuisine Facts

Lifestyle Facts

Recent Facts