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April 17, 1863: Charlotte Brown Forced Off Streetcar Months after San Francisco’s horse-powered street car companies during the Civil War dispatched their street cars — with orders to only accept w

This Day in Black History: April 17, 1990 Ralph David Abernathy was the best friend to Martin Luther King Jr., and King's successor as head of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. In near

Mifflin Wistar Gibbs (April 17, 1823 – July 11, 1915), was an American-born Canadian politician, businessman, newspaper publisher, and advocate for Black rights. He moved to California as a youn

Chadwick Boseman: Portrait Of An Artist’ Netflix Trailer Celebrates The Actor’s Legacy The special will be available on the streaming platform for a 30-day window starting April 17. Netflix is set

Glenda McNeal has enjoyed an extraordinary career, including nearly three decades of outstanding leadership at American Express. As President, Enterprise Strategic Partnerships, she defines American E

Shawntae Harris-Dupart (born April 14, 1974), better known by her stage name Da Brat, is an American rapper. Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, she began her career in 1992, the year she signed wit

Herbert Jeffrey Hancock (born April 12, 1940) is an American jazz pianist, keyboardist, bandleader, and composer. Hancock started his career with trumpeter Donald Byrd's group. He shortly thereafter j

Harold Washington Elected First Black Mayor Of Chicago Harold Washington shook up traditional American Politics when he was elected Mayor of Chicago, Illinois on April 11, 1983. His election was r

William Anthony "Tony" Brown (born April 11, 1933) is an American journalist, academic and businessman. He is best known as the commentator of the long running syndicated television show Tony Brown's

Jane Matilda Bolin (April 11, 1908 – January 8, 2007) was an American attorney and judge. She was the first black woman to graduate from Yale Law School, the first to join the New York City Bar Associ

Jackie Robinson became the first African American to play Major League Baseball in the twentieth century on April 10, 1947. Robinson who signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers played his first game on

This Day in Black History: April 10, 1972 On April 10, 1972, Sammy Davis Jr. became the first African-American to host the Academy Awards ceremony. Isaac Hayes became the first African-American to

Jasmine Guy (born March 10, 1962) is an American actress, director, singer and dancer. She is known for her role as Dina in the 1988 film School Daze and as Whitley Gilbert-Wayne on the NBC The

Kenneth Brian Edmonds (born April 10, 1959), better known by his stage name Babyface, is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. He has written and produced over 26 number-one R&B hits th

Hank Aaron breaks Babe Ruth’s all-time home run record On April 8, 1974, Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves hits his 715th career home run, breaking Babe Ruth’s legendary record of 714 homers. A crow

Robert Louis Johnson (born April 8, 1946) is American entrepreneur, media magnate, executive, philanthropist, and investor. He is the co-founder of BET, which was acquired by Viacom in 2001. He is als

First African American on a Postage Stamp: Booker T. Washington On April 7, 1940 the United States released the 10-cent Booker T. Washington stamp as part of the 1940 Famous Americans Issue. This w

Billie Holiday (born Eleanora Fagan; April 7, 1915 – July 17, 1959) was an American jazz and swing music singer. Nicknamed "Lady Day" by her friend and music partner, Lester Young, Holiday had an inno

This Day in Black History: April 6, 1909 Matthew Henson was the first African-American to reach the North Pole on April 6, 1909, along with explorer Robert Peary. Matthew Henson was the first Afri

This Day in Black History: April 6, 1931 The arrest, trials and conviction of the Scottsboro Boys became one of the most notable events highlighting racism and the impact of all-white juries in cas

Pharrell Williams Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S.), American musician who was involved in a number of pop hits as part of the producing team the Neptunes, as a songwriter, and as a solo performer.

Massey, Walter E. (1938 - ) Apr 5, 1938 Prominent educator Walter Eugene Massey was born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, on April 5, 1938. His father, Almar, was a steelworker and his mother, Essie

Christopher Reid (born April 5, 1964), formerly known as Kid (shortened from his original MC name, Kid Coolout), is an American rapper, actor and comedian. During the peak of his career with the rap d

Colin Luther Powell (April 5, 1937 – October 18, 2021) was an American politician, statesman, diplomat, and United States Army officer who served as the 65th United States Secretary of State from 2001

Arthur Robert Ashe Jr. (July 10, 1943 – February 6, 1993) was an American professional tennis player who won three Grand Slam singles titles. He started to play tennis at six years old. He was the fir