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Here's the story behind Black History Month — and why it's celebrated in February Every February, the U.S. honors the contributions and sacrifices of African Americans who have helped shape the nat

Shani Davis Wins Gold On February 18, 2006 in Turin, Italy, Shani Davis became the first African American to win a Gold medal in an individual Winter Olympics. Among many other accomplishments,

5 ex-cops charged over Tyre Nichols’ death plead not guilty Story by Jacob Knutson • Five former Memphis Police Department officers charged in the death of Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man&#8

Marian Anderson Marian Anderson gave her date of birth throughout her life as February 17, 1902. Following her death it was reported that her actual birth may have been February 27, 1897. Although

This Day in Black History: Feb. 17, 1942 Huey P. Newton, co-founder of the Black Panther Party, is born in Monroe, Louisiana. Civil rights activist Huey P. Newton was born in Monroe, Louisiana on

Frederick Douglass This Day in Black History: Feb. 16, 1874 Frederick Douglass was elected president of Freedman's Savings and Trust Company. The Freedman's Savings and Trust Company was establ

BLACK EQUITY: ROBERT L. JOHNSON CREATED THE MOST BLACK MILLIONAIRES IN US HISTORY AFTER SELLING BET Black Entertainment Television (BET) founder and former Charlotte Bobcats owner Robert L. Johnson

Claudia Jones This Day In Black American History Claudia Vera Jones (née Cumberbatch; 21 February 1915 – 24 December 1964) was a Trinidad and Tobago-born journalist and activist. As a child, she m

THE TRAGIC DEATH OF NAT KING COLE EXPLAINED Jazz singer Nat King Cole was best known for songs like "The Christmas Song" and "Ramblin' Rose" (via Billboard). He became a popular crooner in the 1950

This Day in Black History: Feb. 15, 1968 Henry Lewis became the first Black to lead a major American orchestra on Feb. 15, 1968. Henry Lewis broke racial barriers on Feb. 15, 1968, when he was nam

Gregory Hines American dancer, actor, and choreographer Gregory Hines, in full Gregory Oliver Hines, (born February 14, 1946, New York, New York, U.S.—died August 9, 2003, Los Angeles, California)

Black History Month: Celebrating Jerry Lawson, The Man Who Invented Video Games Story by Stacey Henley • It's Black History Month, and that means we're going to see a celebration of iconic Black f

Frederick Douglass United States official and diplomat Frederick Douglass, original name Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey, (born February 1818, Talbot county, Maryland, U.S.—died February 20,

Richard Allen Born into slavery in 1760, Richard Allen later bought his freedom and went on to found the first national Black church in the United States, the African Methodist Episcopal Church, in

The Floacist Natalie "the Floacist" Stewart (born 13 February 1979) is an English rapper, singer, songwriter, spoken word artist, poet, and actress. Born in Germany and raised in London, she perfor

Rev. Henry Highland Garnet A great orator of the 19th century, minister, abolitionist and educator (Rev. Henry Highland Garnet) died on February 13, 1882 in Monrovia, Liberia at age 66. Garnet beca

Oldest Black-Owned Businesses in America Story by Craig Donofrio • Black businesses are rich in history. From newspapers to banks to restaurants and more, Black-owned businesses are an integral pa

Little Known Black History Fact: Joseph Searles On February 13, 1970, Joseph Searles became the first African American member of the New York Stock Exchange. The Kansas State University graduate wa

1923 February 13 First all-Black professional basketball team organized On February 13, 1923, the New York Renaissance, the first all-Black professional basketball team, is organized. The Renaissan

“Lift Every Voice and Sing“ Alicia Keys performance w/ narration by Anthony Mackie

Historical Highlights The First African American to Speak in the House Chamber February 12, 1865 On this date, Preacher Henry Highland Garnet became the first African American to speak in the Hous

Donald Trump’s outrageous comment on Rihanna riles fans Story by Arthur Weinstein • Millions of people around the world are looking forward to watching Rihanna perform during the Super Bowl LVII h

Pullman Porters They were overworked, underpaid and demeaned, but generations of porters on the Pullman Palace Car Company helped promote the rights and futures of African Americans. HISTORY.COM

Clifford Alexander Jr. Clifford Leopold Alexander Jr. (September 21, 1933 – July 3, 2022) was an American lawyer, businessman and public servant from New York City. He first served on the National

On This Day In History: Robert C. Weaver Becomes The First Black Person Appointed To A Presidential Cabinet President Lyndon B. Johnson established HUD and appointed Black economist Robert Weaver t