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Rae Dawn Chong Rae Dawn Chong (born February 28, 1961) is a Canadian-American actress. She made her big screen debut appearing in the 1978 musical drama film Stony Island, and in 1981 starred in th

Bubba Smith Charles Aaron "Bubba" Smith (February 28, 1945 – August 3, 2011) was an American football defensive end and actor. He first came into prominence at Michigan State University, where he t

This Day in Black History: Feb. 28, 1984 Michael Jackson’s Thriller wins a record-setting eight Grammy awards. Pop legend Michael Jackson set the record for most Grammy wins in a single night when

This Day in Black History: Feb. 28, 1964 Jazz great Thelonious Monk covered Time magazine on Feb. 28, 1964. Jazz pianist and composer Thelonious Monk was a giant of American music. On Feb. 28, 196

Tasha Smith Tasha Smith (born February 28, 1971) is an American actress, director and producer. She began her career in a starring role on the NBC comedy series Boston Common (1996–97), and she

Private First Class James Anderson, Jr. The first Black U.S. Marine to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor, Private First Class James Anderson, Jr. died on February 28, 1967 during an unconsci

This Day in Black History: Feb. 28, 1784 Phillis Wheatley, the first African-American woman to publish a book, died at the age of 31 on Feb. 28, 1784. Phillis Wheatley only lived to be 31, but s

Did You Know a Black Woman Invented the Home Security System? | WATCH Story by Ny MaGee • Marie Van Brittan Brown was an American nurse who, in 1966, invented a video home security system to see

Keke Palmer Has Welcomed Her First Child: "Born During Black History Month, With a Name to Match" Story by Monica Sisavat • Keke Palmer is a mom! The 29-year-old actor gave birth to her first chil

Dexter Gordon Dexter Gordon (February 27, 1923 – April 25, 1990) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist, composer, bandleader, and actor. He was among the most influential early bebop musicians, wh

Debi Thomas Debra Janine Thomas (born March 25, 1967) is an American former figure skater and physician. She is the 1986 World champion, the 1988 Olympic bronze medalist, and a two-time U.S. natio

Marian Anderson Marian Anderson (February 27, 1897 – April 8, 1993) was an American contralto. She performed a wide range of music, from opera to spirituals. Anderson performed with renowned orc

Congressman James E O'Hara James Edward O'Hara (February 26, 1844 – September 15, 1905) was an American politician and attorney who in 1882, after Reconstruction, was the second African American t

Wallace Fard Muhammad Feb 26, 1877 Wallace D. Fard aka Wallace Fard Muhammad /f ə . ˈ r ɑː d/ (born February 26, 1877) was a co-founder of the Nation of Islam. He arrived i

Camp Atwater (1921– ) Camp Atwater is a cultural, educational, and recreational camp designed for the children of African American professionals. The camp, founded in 1921 by Dr. William De Berry,

Muhammad Ali Becomes World Heavyweight Champion On February 25, 1964, underdog Cassius Clay, better known as Muhammad Ali, fought defending champion Charles "Sonny" Liston for the world heavyweight

Fats Domino Antoine Dominique Domino Jr. (February 26, 1928 – October 24, 2017), known as Fats Domino, was an American pianist, singer and songwriter. One of the pioneers of rock and roll music, Do

Elijah Muhammad (born Elijah Robert Poole; October 7, 1897 – February 25, 1975) was an American religious leader, black separatist, and self-proclaimed Messenger of Allah who led the Nation of Islam (

Rashida Leah Jones (/rəˈʃiːdə/ rə-SHEE-də born February 25, 1976) is an American actress, writer, producer, and director. Jones appeared as Louisa Fenn on the Fox dr

Don Quarrie Donald O'Riley Quarrie CD (born 25 February 1951) is a Jamaican former track and field athlete, one of the world's top sprinters during the 1970s. At the 1976 Summer Olympics he was the

Senate Stories | Hiram Revels: First African American Senator February 25, 2020 By Senate Historical Office Welcome to Senate Stories, our new Senate history blog. In recognition of Black History

The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Vanessa Williams BY MAEVE MCDERMOTT Do you remember Vanessa Williams. Vanessa Williams first climbed her way to success as a no-name college student with big drea

This Day in Black History: Feb. 24, 1811 Bishop Daniel A. Payne, reformer and educator of the AME Church, was born on Feb. 24, 1811. Daniel Alexander Payne (February 24, 1811 – November 2, 1893) w

Floyd Mayweather Jr. Floyd Joy Mayweather Jr. (né Sinclair; February 24, 1977) is an American boxing promoter and former professional boxer. He currently owns a team in the NASCAR Cup Series named