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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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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