Henry L. (Hank) Aaron

New SOEs to fight potential formation of super gangs — Holness

PRIME Minister Andrew Holness yesterday declared two new states of public emergency (SOE) in the island, drawing immediate criticism from Opposition Member of Parliament and former Minister of National Security Peter Bunting that the measure is being overused and has failed to serve as a deterrent

fave

Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com

Stephen Jackson Doesn’t Think The NBA Should Return: “Nobody’s Gonna Be Talking About Getting Justice For All These Senseless Murders”

Source: Stephen Maturen/Getty Images / Stephen Maturen/Getty Images

fave

Source: Cassius | born unapologetic | News, Style, Culture

(1841) Charles Lenox Remond, “Slavery and the Irish”

Home

fave

Source: Black Past

Hank Aaron

Hank Aaron is a popular retired African American professional baseball player. He is known for playing in the Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1954 to 1976 and was ranked fifth in 100 Greatest Baseball Players list. He made his reputation by hitting over 24 home runs every

fave

Source: Black History Resources

Feb

5

1934

Elvin R. Caldwell Sr: One of the Most Significant African American Policymakers in Colorado History

fave

Source: Black Then

Barry Bonds

Barry Bonds is the son of Bobby Bonds, a major league player from 1968-81… Bonds batted and threw left-handed, and wore #25… Barry Bonds joined the elite 40-40 club in 1996, hitting 42 home runs and stealing 40 bases… He hit his 715th career home run on 28 May 2006, surpassing Babe Ruth for second

fave

Source: Fact Monster - Black History

Aggies’ Baseball Welcomes Back Nine Seniors

The North Carolina A&T head baseball coach Ben Hall will bring back nine seniors in 2021 who had their season interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic in

fave

Source: http://www.peacemakeronline.com

The Sword of The Black Press

Gantt exclaimed in an exclusive interview with the Florida Courier, Florida’s statewide Black weekly

fave

Source: The Florida Star

Sudan: Security Council Extends Peacekeeping Mission in Darfur, Forges New Presence in Sudan

The Security Council on Thursday extended the deployment of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) and set out the parameters for a follow-on mission that will start its work on 1 January next

fave

Source: allAfrica.com

(1920) Archibald Grimke, “The Shame of America, or the Negro’s Case Against the Republic”

Archibald Grimke was born enslaved in Charleston, South Carolina in 1849. After the Civil War, Archibald and his younger brother Francis, enrolled at Lincoln University. Archibald graduated in 1872 and then entered Harvard Law School. After graduation he practiced in Boston. By the 1880s Grimke

fave

Source: Black Past

First Blacks in Baseball

Jackie Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers and became the first Black in the major leagues in modern times. Larry Doby joined the Cleveland Indians on July 6 and became the first Black in the American League. Three other Blacks played in the major leagues in 1947: Dan Bankhead, pitcher, Brooklyn

fave

Source: Blackfacts.com

Apr

25

1947

Negro Baseball Leagues

The Negro Baseball Leagues were professional leagues in the United States for players of African descent. At its height of popularity--from 1920 through World War II, Negro Baseball Leagues were an integral part of African-American life and culture during the Jim Crow

fave

Source: ThoughtCo

Dec

21

1911

Seattle Mariners To Discuss Their Experiences In Life And Baseball As Black Men On Juneteenth

As our nation continues to grapple with how to combat systemic racism, four of the 10 African-American players on the Seattle Mariners 40 Man Roster sat down with broadcaster Dave Sims for a virtual panel discussion about their experiences as Black men in life and in

fave

Source: https://seattlemedium.com

Righteous Anger?

There are mothers, teachers, barbers and beauty stylists, shine kings with stories too vivid for words to adequately describe about open murder/abuse of black

fave

Source: Dallas Post Tribune – Serving the Black community without fear or favor since 1947.

Hank Aaron - Birthday

Hank Aaron , byname of Henry Louis Aaron (born February 5, 1934, Mobile, Alabama, U.

fave

Source: Brittanica

Feb

5

1934

An open letter on racism in philanthropy and the trials of a Black founder

Am I leading Camelback Ventures because like my baseball hero, Jackie Robinson, I may not be the best, but I am good enough, and able to endure the pain of turning the other

fave

Source: theGrio

Kenya: Hundreds Protest in Mombasa's Kibarani, Kwa Punda Over Biased Relief Food Distribution

Mombasa — Hundreds of residents in Kibarani, Bahati and Kwa Punda informal settlements in Mombasa on Friday protested over what they termed as biased relief food distribution in Mombasa County amid crippling restrictions, including cessation of movement, which had impacted livelihoods in the

fave

Source: allAfrica.com

Two firms in UK vow to compensate for slavery links | New York Carib News

The Greene King pub chain and the Lloyd’s of London insurance market were two major British companies included in a database of companies connected to slavery compiled by University College

fave

Source: The New York Carib News

Rwanda: Budget to Be Unveiled On Monday

The Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Dr. Uzziel Ndagijimana, will this Monday unveil the National Budget for the 2020/2021 fiscal year, The New Times can

fave

Source: allAfrica.com

Lloyd Bacon

Lloyd Bacon , in full Lloyd Francis Bacon (born December 4, 1889, San Jose, California, U.S.—died November 15, 1955, Burbank, California), American director who made some 100 films and was known for his efficiency and businesslike approach; his popular movies included 42nd Street (1933) and It

fave

Source: Brittanica

Nov

15

1955

Nick Cannon’s Baby Mama Brittany Bell Announces She’s Pregnant With Second Child

Brittany Bell, a former Miss Arizona U.S.A. and mother to Nick Cannon’s youngest child, Golden, 3, announced she’s expecting a second baby via social media on

fave

Source: MadameNoire

Forbes listed Nigerian pleads guilty to $11m fraud scheme in US

Obinwanne Okeke popularly referred to as ‘Invictus Obi’ made the plea in a Norfolk Magistrate Court Room 2 in the US district court for Eastern District of

fave

Source: Africanews | Latest breaking news, daily news and African news from Africa

NFL will observe Juneteenth as official league holiday

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, in an internal memo to staff, announced that the league will observe Juneteenth on Friday, June 19, as an official holiday and the league’s offices will be closed that

fave

Source: Houston Defender Network - Houston's Leading Black Community News & Information Source

Hank Aaron Breaks Babe Ruth's Record

Henry (Hank) Aaron broke Babe Ruths major league baseball record, by hitting his 715th home run in a game at Atlanta stadium.

fave

Source: Blackfacts.com

Apr

8

1974

First Black Pitcher to Win a World Series Game

Joe Black became the first black pitcher to win a World Series game. The Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees 4-2. Black was also the 1952 Rookie of the Year.

fave

Source: Blackfacts.com

Oct

1

1952

14 years later, a dad longs for lost child

ALTHOUGH IT has been 14 years since his five-year-old daughter was mowed down by a gunshot victim as she stood waiting on her dad, the pain is still fresh for Sheckton

fave

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

Hank Aaron born

Henry Home Run King Aaron, baseball superstar was born.

fave

Source: Blackfacts.com

Feb

5

1934

Mozambique: Matavel Murder - Heavy Sentences for Death Squad Members

Maputo — The Gaza provincial court, sitting in the southern Mozambican city of Xai-Xai, on Thursday sentenced two police officers, who were members of the death squad that murdered civil society and election observation activist Anastacio Matavel on 7 October last year, to lengthy prison

fave

Source: allAfrica.com

Dwight Howard Supports Kyrie Irving’s Stance On Not Restarting The 2019-20 NBA Season

Source: Maddie Meyer / Getty

fave

Source: Cassius | born unapologetic | News, Style, Culture

God Eater: All the Up-to-date Details that you should know

The last season of God eater left followers with an unsolved story since then fans are eagerly waiting for season 2 of God

fave

Source: PensacolaVoice.com

BlackFacts Details

Henry L. (Hank) Aaron

Sports Facts

Recent Facts

Washington DC Facts

Facts About Women

Black Sands Animated Trailer: Ultimate Battle

Random Facts