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Dr. Daniel Hale Williams Performs The First Open Heart Surgery

On July 9, 1893, Dr. Daniel Hale Williams performed the first successful open heart surgery. Dr. Williams founded Provident Hospital and Training School for Nurses in Chicago, Illinois on May 4, 189

Dea. Ron Gray Sr. · Sunday, July 9th 2023 · 739 views · 1 comments

On This Day Faye Wattleton was Born

Faye Wattleton (born Alyce Faye Wattleton; 8 July 1943) is an American reproductive rights activist who was the first African American and the youngest president ever elected of Planned Parenthood F

Dea. Ron Gray Sr. · Saturday, July 8th 2023 · 309 views · 1 comments

Author Samuel. A. JACKSON

This Author has pour out his heart sharing about life story. Up and down tryingto achieve a legacy make a differencewithhis life, no matter who you are theirs always hope before us, no matter what are

Min Sammy Jackson · Saturday, July 8th 2023 · 1,212 views · 1 comments

On This Day Harrison Dillard Was Born July 8

William Harrison "Bones" Dillard (July 8, 1923 – November 15, 2019) was an American track and field athlete, who is the only male in the history of the Olympic Games to win gold in both the 100 mete

Dea. Ron Gray Sr. · Saturday, July 8th 2023 · 336 views · 1 comments

On This Day In Black History July 8 William Clarence Eckstine (July 8, 1914 – March 8, 1993)

Jazz legend Billy Eckstine born (1914 - 1993) was an American jazz and pop singer and a bandleader during the swing and bebop eras. He was noted for his rich, almost operatic bass-baritone voice.

Dea. Ron Gray Sr. · Saturday, July 8th 2023 · 343 views · 1 comments

HOW COLLEGE PROMISES ANNOUNCES 426 PROGRAMS & NEW STUDENT ECOSYSTEM REPORT!

For Immediate Release From College Promise! College Promise Announces 425 Programs & New Student Ecosystem Report College Promise https://www.collegepromise.org/, a nonprofit committed to maki

agnes levine · Thursday, July 6th 2023 · 1,497 views · 1 comments

On This Day In Black History July 6

On This Day In Black History July 6, 1957 Althea Gibson is first African American to win Wimbledon On July 6, 1957, Althea Gibson claims the women’s singles tennis title at Wimbledon and becomes

Dea. Ron Gray Sr. · Thursday, July 6th 2023 · 268 views · 1 comments

Della Reese

Delloreese Patricia Early (July 6, 1931 – November 19, 2017), known professionally as Della Reese, was an American jazz and gospel singer, actress, and ordained minister whose career spanned seven d

Dea. Ron Gray Sr. · Thursday, July 6th 2023 · 261 views · 1 comments

How Christianity has Shaped the Contours of Black American Life

How Christianity has Shaped the Contours of Black American Life Josef Sorett examines the complex religious ideas and practices in his book, Black is a Church. By Eve Glasberg July 05, 2023 Wh

Dea. Ron Gray Sr. · Wednesday, July 5th 2023 · 1,149 views · 1 comments

The Black History Of The United States Of America | A Big History Of America | Channel 5

The Black History Of The United States Of America | A Big History Of America | Channel 5 In 1619, English colonists brought their first African slaves to Jamestown, beginning the history of slavery

Dea. Ron Gray Sr. · Wednesday, July 5th 2023 · 553 views · 1 comments

Arthur Ashe

On July 5, 1975, Arthur Ashe defeats the heavily favored Jimmy Connors to become the first Black man ever to win Wimbledon, the most coveted championship in tennis. Arthur Ashe began playing tennis

Dea. Ron Gray Sr. · Wednesday, July 5th 2023 · 329 views · 1 comments

This Day in Black History: July 5, 1852

This Day in Black History: July 5, 1852 Abolitionist leader Frederick Douglass gave the speech, "The Meaning of July Fourth for the Negro" on July 5, 1852. On July 5, 1852, Frederick Douglass, an

Dea. Ron Gray Sr. · Wednesday, July 5th 2023 · 1,544 views · 1 comments