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 1950s, and made history when he became the first Black ...
Posted Wednesday, February 15th 2023 at 11:29AM
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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 named director of the New Jersey Symphony, becoming t ...
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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), American tap dancer, actor, and choreographer wh ...
Posted Tuesday, February 14th 2023 at 4:25PM
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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 figures like Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks, Jackie ...
Posted Tuesday, February 14th 2023 at 2:19PM
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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, 1895, Washington, D.C.), African American abolitio ...
Posted Tuesday, February 14th 2023 at 10:00AM
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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 1816.
Who Was Richard Allen?
Minister, educ ...
Posted Tuesday, February 14th 2023 at 9:21AM
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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 performed in various singing and dancing competitions as ...
Posted Monday, February 13th 2023 at 8:39PM
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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 became an advocate of militant abolitionism. As a mem ...
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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 part of American life.
Today, Black men and women ...
Posted Monday, February 13th 2023 at 4:43PM
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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 was working as an aide for New York City Mayor John ...
Posted Monday, February 13th 2023 at 11:17AM
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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 Renaissance, commonly called the Rens, become one of the do ...
Posted Monday, February 13th 2023 at 10:42AM
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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 House Chamber when he addressed a crowd of worshippers ...
Posted Sunday, February 12th 2023 at 8:40AM
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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 halftime show.
Donald Trump is not one of them. ...
Posted Sunday, February 12th 2023 at 8:26AM
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We are edging closer with conflict between America, China and Russia. Some say that America is already at war with Russia. But, lets us speak....that is Black Americans. America's agenda is not my agenda and should not be your agenda.....If the war ...
Posted Saturday, February 11th 2023 at 6:10PM
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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 EDITORSUPDATED:OCT 8, 2021ORIGINAL:FEB 11, 2019
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Posted Saturday, February 11th 2023 at 12:26PM
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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 Security Council during the Kennedy administration ...
Posted Saturday, February 11th 2023 at 11:36AM
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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 to lead the agency paving the way for new leaders t ...
Posted Saturday, February 11th 2023 at 11:21AM
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"..One of the disgusting legacies after 9/11 has been the targeting and racism against
Muslim-Americans throughout the United States of America,
The 100% evangelical Republican Party continues attacks of racism and incitement of
violence ...
Posted Saturday, February 11th 2023 at 8:08AM
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JAMES WEST Biography
BIRTHPLACE
Born: February 10, 1931
Birth Location: Farmville, Virginia
Electrical engineer James Edward West was born on February 10, 1931 in Farmville, Virginia to Samuel Edward and Matilda West. At various points, his f ...
Posted Friday, February 10th 2023 at 8:50PM
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The Civil Rights Act Of 1964
On February 10, 1964, the United States House of Representatives passed The Civil Rights Act of 1964 after 70 days of debate.
The Act made discrimination illegal on the basis of race, color, religion, national origi ...
Posted Friday, February 10th 2023 at 6:31PM
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80 Powerful Black History Month Quotes That Will Inspire You and Move You
Story by Lynnette Nicholas •
Being Black in America is an honor and a privilege. Black people in this country have endured and overcome so much while simultaneously cont ...
Posted Friday, February 10th 2023 at 4:49PM
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Black history is American history. We must face facts, face fears and face forward.
We isolate Black history, setting it apart from Americana. The 'Black history' we celebrate is essential American history, relevant not just for those of African d ...
Posted Friday, February 10th 2023 at 12:30PM
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PROSECUTOR WILL REVIEW CASES PREVIOUSLY HANDLED BY ALL OFFICERS INVOLVED IN TYRE NICHOLS’ DEATH
The Shelby County District Attorney’s office in Tennessee said Thursday it will review all cases previously handled by the five Memphis police officers ...
Posted Friday, February 10th 2023 at 11:10AM
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