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On This Day In Black History Nov 11 - 1925 – Louis Armstrong recorded the first of Hot Five and Hot Seven recordings that influenced the direction of jazz. The Louis Armstrong Hot Five and Hot

Lee Haney (born November 11, 1959) is an American former IFBB professional bodybuilder. Haney shares the all-time record for most Mr. Olympia titles at eight with Ronnie Coleman and is regarded as o

John Baxter Taylor Jr. (November 3, 1882, Washington, D.C. – December 2, 1908, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) was an American track and field athlete, notable as the first African American to win an Olym

David Adkins (born November 10, 1956), better known by his stage name Sinbad, is an American stand-up comedian and actor. He became known in the 1990s from being featured on his own HBO specials, ap

Andrew Hatcher (1923–1990) was an associate press secretary to President John F. Kennedy and a founder of 100 Black Men of America in 1963. Born in Princeton, New Jersey, Hatcher graduated from W

Roger Arliner Young (1899 – November 9, 1964) was an American scientist of zoology, biology, and marine biology. She was the first African American woman to receive a doctorate degree in zoology.

Dorothy Jean Dandridge (November 9, 1922 – September 8, 1965) was an American actress and singer. She was the first African-American film star to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress,

Edward William Brooke III (October 26, 1919 – January 3, 2015) was an American lawyer and politician who represented Massachusetts in the United States Senate from 1967 to 1979. A member of the Repu

Esther Elizabeth Rolle (November 8, 1920 – November 17, 1998) was an American actress. She is best known for her role as Florida Evans, on the CBS television sitcom Maude, for two seasons (1972–1974

Alfre Woodard (Born November 8, 1952) is an American actress. Known for portraying strong-willed and dignified roles on stage and screen, she has received various accolades, including four Emmy Awar

On This Day In Black History Nov 6 - FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN ATHLETE TO WIN A MEDAL IN THE OLYMPIC GAMES BORN November 6, 1880 - April 11, 1962 Born in Hannibal, Missouri, his family moved to La C

Juanita Hall Juanita Hall (née Long, November 6, 1901 – February 29, 1968) was an American musical theatre and film actress. She is remembered for her roles in the original stage and screen versi

On This Day In Black History Nov 3 - Carol Moseley Braun November 3 1992 – Carol Mosely Braun, a Democrat from Illinois, becomes the 1st African American woman elected to the United States Senate

Larry Holmes (born November 3, 1949) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1973 to 2002 and was world heavyweight champion from 1978 until 1985. He is often considered to be one

Michael Jonas Evans (November 3, 1949 – December 14, 2006) was an American actor, best known as Lionel Jefferson on both All in the Family and The Jeffersons. He was also a guest celebrity panelist

Cornell Iral Haynes Jr. (born November 2, 1974), better known by his stage name Nelly, is an American rapper. He grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, and embarked on his musical career with the Southern

Willie D was born on November 1, 1966 (age 57) in Houston, Texas, United States. According to numerology, Willie D's Life Path Number is 7. He is a celebrity Record producer, Rapper. Born William D

On Nov. 1, the late founder, chairman, publisher and CEO of Johnson Publishing will have his legacy immortalized in his home state of Arkansas. The unveiling of the John H. Johnson Memorial scul

The first issue of “Ebony” magazine is published The first issue of Ebony magazine—featuring profiles of writer Richard Wright and jazz singer Hazel Scott, and stories about African Americans in pu

Jet (magazine) Jet is an American weekly digital magazine focusing on news, culture, and entertainment related to the African-American community. Founded in November 1951 by John H. Johnson of th

The Black Panther Party (originally the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense) was a Marxist–Leninist and black power political organization founded by college students Bobby Seale and Huey P. Newton

Jennifer Hosten (born 31 October 1947) is a Grenadian radio announcer, development worker, diplomat, author, model and beauty queen who won the Miss World 1970 contest, representing Grenada. She bec

Ethel Waters (October 31, 1896 – September 1, 1977) was an American singer and actress. Waters frequently performed jazz, swing, and pop music on the Broadway stage and in concerts. She began her

Earl Francis Lloyd (April 3, 1928 – February 26, 2015) was an American professional basketball player and coach. He was the first African American player to play a game in the National Basketball As

This Day in Black History: Oct. 29, 1969 - The Supreme Court orders immediate school desegregation on Oct. 29, 1969. On October 29, 1969, the Supreme Court ruled that schools in the United States