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Charlotta Amanda Bass (1874-1969) Newspaper publisher-editor, civil rights activist Bass was born in Sumter, South Carolina on February 14, 1874. She relocated to California in 1910 for health rea

Editors- Samuel E. Cornish and John B. Russwurm Founded on March 16, 1827 as a four-page, four-column standard-sized weekly, Freedom's Journal was the first black-owned and operated newspaper in th

Rodney Peete (born March 16, 1966) is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Detroit Lions, Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Redskins, Oakl

This Day in Black History: March 16, 1846 Rebecca J. Cole, the second Black woman to receive a medical degree in the U.S., was born in Philadelphia. Rebecca J. Cole, the second Black woman in the

This Day in Black History: March 16, 1948 Singer Billie Holiday is released from prison on March 16, 1948. Famed jazz singer Billie Holiday rose to fame in the 1930s and became one of the most ico

Hiram Rhodes Revels (September 27, 1827 – January 16, 1901) was an American Republican politician, minister in the African Methodist Episcopal Church, and a college administrator. Born free in North C

14 People Who Broke Barriers to Make Black History They broke color barriers to make history in politics, academics, aviation, entertainment and more. By Alamin Yohannes In honor of Black His

Maurice Ashley (born 1966) is a Jamaican-born American chess player, author, and commentator. In 1999, he earned the FIDE title of Grandmaster (GM), making him the first Black person to do so. A

Sasha Obama: 22 Facts About The Former First Daughter & What She's Doing Now Ever since her father took office in 2009, Sasha Obama has been known almost solely as a president's daughter. Growing u

This Day in Black History: March 14, 1977 Voting rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer died on March 14, 1977, in Mound Bayou, Mississippi. Fannie Lou Hamer, an activist who spent her career encouragin

Quincy Delight Jones Jr. (born March 14, 1933) is an American record producer, musician, songwriter, composer, arranger, and film and television producer. His career spans 70 years, with a record of 8

Angela Bassett’s Initial Reaction After Not Winning The Oscar For Best Supporting Actress Strikes A Chord With Twitter Angela Bassett’s initial reaction to not winning the Oscar for Best Supporti

This Day in Black History: March 13, 1932 The Atlanta Daily World newspaper begins running as a daily publication. On this day in 1932, the Atlanta Daily World newspaper began running as a daily p

This Day in Black History: March 13, 1962 Jazz trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard was born in New Orleans, on March 13, 1962. He got his first taste of music young, learning to play piano at

Byrd Villain Dancehall Recording artiste Byrd Villain - Born on March 13 1990 in May pen Hospital, Fanseco Alphanso Byrd Junior’s future was already being carved out as a creative, multi-talented

Jean Baptiste Point du Sable (also spelled Point de Sable, Point au Sable, Point Sable, Pointe DuSable, Pointe du Sable; before 1750 – August 28, 1818) is regarded as the first permanent non-Indigenou

Hattie McDaniel made history as the first Black person to win an Oscar. But she was racially typecast her entire career, playing a maid 74 times. Hattie McDaniel (June 10, 1893 – October 26, 1952)

Charles Parker Jr. (August 29, 1920 – March 12, 1955), nicknamed "Bird" or "Yardbird", was an American jazz saxophonist, band leader and composer. Parker was a highly influential soloist and leading f

Alwin Lopez Jarreau (March 12, 1940 – February 12, 2017) was an American singer and musician. His 1981 album Breakin' Away spent two years on the Billboard 200 and is considered one of the finest exam

Mr. Robert Powell Then Mr. Robert Powell, if that is what you believe, then help make BLACK IN AMERICA a place for learning by posting what you believe might help another Black American, why is thi

Ralph David Abernathy Sr. (March 11, 1926 – April 17, 1990) was an American civil rights activist and Baptist minister. He was ordained in the Baptist tradition in 1948. As a leader of the civil right

Terrence Dashon Howard (born March 11, 1969) is an American actor, rapper, singer, and producer. Having his first major roles in the 1995 films Dead Presidents and Mr. Holland's Opus, Howard broke int

This Day in Black History: May 11, 1968 The Poor People's Campaign arrives in Washington, D.C. "This is a highly significant event, the beginning of a new cooperation, understanding and a determin

Lorraine Vivian Hansberry (May 19, 1930 – January 12, 1965) was a playwright and writer. She was the first African-American female author to have a play performed on Broadway. Her best-known work, the

Cheryl Lynn Cheryl Lynn[ (born Lynda Cheryl Smith; March 11, 1957) is an American singer. She is best known for her songs during the late 1970s through the mid-1980s, including the 1978 R&B/disco s