You may also like

Death of Richard Allen
Death of Richard Allen (71), who was nominated by author Vernon Loggins for the title Father of the
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Mar
26
1831
Black were allowed to enter all branches of the US Military Ser
Black were allowed to enter all branches of the US Military Service, when President Franklin D Roosevelt signs Selective Service Act
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sep
14
1940
On this day, Lorraine Hansberry's 'A Raisin in the Sun'opened at the Ethel Bar
On this day, Lorraine Hansberrys A Raisin in the Sun
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Mar
11
1959
Anti-lynching Bill Proposed
African American Congressman George H. White,R-North Carolina, introduced a bill to make lynching of Americans a federal offense. The bill died in committee. In 1900, 105 African Americans were lynched in the United States.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by Greater Boston Veterans Collaborative
Jan
20
1900
As part of the Compromise of 1850, Congress passed the Fugitive Slave Law, 1850
As part of the Compromise of 1850, Congress passed the Fugitive Slave Law, 1850
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sep
18
1850
Cardiss R. Collins
Cardiss R. Collins of Chicago elected to Congress. She succeeded her late husband.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Jun
5
1973
Anti-Slavery Society started
American Anti-Slavery Society
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Dec
4
1833
Four newcomers elected to Congress
Four newcomers elected to Congress: Mervyn Dymally (Calif.), Augustus Savage (ILL.), Harold Washington (Ill.) and George W. Crockett Jr. (Mich.).
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Nov
30
1981
Andey Rooney suspended for racist comments
Andy Rooney, a CBS 60 Minutes commentator, received a 90-day suspension from work because of racist remarks about African Americans attributed to him by Chris Bull, a New York-based reporter for The Advocate, a bi-weekly national gay & lesbian newsmagazine published in Los Angeles. Bull quoted
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Feb
8
1990
Sixth national Black convention met
Sixth national Black convention met in Philadelphia with thirty-five delegates from six states and the District of Columbia.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Jun
1
1835
James Augustine Healy
James Augustine Healy, first Black American Roman Catholic bishop, ordained a priest in Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Jun
10
1854
First Black elected to Congress
First Black elected to Congress John W. Menard, defeated a white candidate, 5,107 to 2,833, in an election in Louisianas Second Congressional District to fill an unexpired term in the Fortieth Congress. U.S. Grant elected president with Black voters in the South providing the decisive margin. Grant
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Nov
3
1868
Yuonne Brathwaite Burke
In 1972 Yuonne Burke was the first black woman elected to Congress from Califorinia.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAP) Boston Chapter
Jan
0
1972
African American Women College Presidents
On July 1, 1987, for the first time in history, there were three African American women serving as Presidents of Four Year Colleges and Universities in America.They were - Dr. Niara Sudarkasa- President of Lincoln University in Pennslyvania; Dr. Johnetta Cole, President of Spelman College in
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Jul
1
1987
Charles Chesnutt Born
Charles Chesnutt, one of the first African-Americans to gain a national audience, is born in Cleveland Ohio.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Jun
20
1858
Blacks Elected to Congress
Sixteen Blacks were elected to Congress. Andrew Young of Atlanta was the first Black elected to Congress from the Deep South since the Reconstruction era. Also elected for the first time were Barbara Jordan (Tex.) and Yvonne Brathwaite Burke (Calif.). Republican Senator Edward W. Brooke of
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Nov
17
1972
Bacon's Rebellion
African Americans fought in the first armed rebellion against British authority in the colonies, Bacons Rebellion, in 1676. Nathaniel Bacon was a member of the rising generation of colonial planters who resented British rule and, particularly, the British protection of Indian lands that lay just
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Mar
26
2002
Congress Adopts 15th Amendmant
Congress adopted the 15th constitutional amendment, making it illegal for the US or any single government to deny or abridge the right to vote on account of race, color or previous condition of servitude.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by NSBE Boston
Feb
27
1869
Ernie Davis became the first African American to win the Heisman Trophy.
Ernie Davis became the first African American to win the Heisman Trophy.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association (MBLA)
Nov
28
1961
U.S. Constitution Approved
U.S. Constitution approved at Philadelphia convention with three clauses protecting slavery.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sep
17
1787
Terry McMillan, novelist born
Terry McMillan
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Oct
18
1951
Scottsboro Boys Falsely Accused
The Scottsboro Boys, nine young African Americans, were falsely charged with rape and collectively served more than 100 years in prison. The right of African Americans to serve on juries was established by their case.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Mar
25
1931
African Americans Replaces Reluctant Whites
African Americans Replaces Reluctant Whites: By 1777, losses on the field of battle and rising White desertions had reduced the Continental Armys ranks of men. Northern colonies began to accept African Americans, free and slave, because these colonies could not fill their quotas with White man. In
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Oct
5
2002
Congress of Racial Equality announced that its
Congress of Racial Equality announced that its national director, James Farmer, would resign on March 1.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by NSBE Boston
Dec
25
1965
Jesse Jackson announces his candidacy for the office of President of the US
Jesse Jackson announces his candidacy for the office of President of the US
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Nov
3
1983
Congress readmits Mississippi
Congress passed resolution readmitting Mississippi on condition that it would never change its constitution to disenfranchise Blacks.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Feb
17
1870
Truman sends Congress Anti-Lynching Message
President Truman sent Congress a special message urging adoption of a civil rights program, including a fair employment practices commission and anti-lynching and anti-poll tax measures.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by Center for Critical Race and Digital Studies
Feb
2
1948
Spingarn Medal: Edward W. Brooke
Spingarn Medal presented to Edward W. Brooke for his public service as the first Black U.S. senator since Reconstruction.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by Museum of African American History in Massachusetts
Nov
7
1967
Motown records fact
David Ruffin started out singing with the
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by Center for Critical Race and Digital Studies
Jan
11
1964
Cellular Phone Invented
Henry Sampson, an african-american, invented the cellular phone.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Jul
6
1971
More from https://www.forbes.com
John Henry, Entrepreneur
How This Black-Owned, Woman-Owned, And Veteran-Owned Company Is Giving You The Ultimate Coffee Experience
14 Women Of Color Medical Students And Graduates Who Matched Share On Soon Joining The Frontlines Amid COVID-19
How Is COVID-19 Coronavirus Testing Really Going? What You Need To Know
An HIV Researcher Explains How Socioeconomic Factors Affect The Impact Of The Coronavirus Pandemic
Dangling Draft Picks Shouldn’t Be Necessary For NFL Teams To Hire African American Coaches And GMs
Police Shootings: Black Americans Disproportionately Affected [Infographic]
African American Attitudes About The Police Over Time
2020 Has Been Difficult For The Black Community. Discrimination At Work Only Adds Insult To Injury
Ohio Lawmaker Implies That Hygiene May Be Reason Black Americans Have Higher Covid-19 Rates, Here Is The Backlash
Systemic Racism Makes Covid-19 Much More Deadly For African-Americans
A New Book Explores The Effects Of The Golden Arches On The Black Community
Report: 3 Washington Redskins Minority Owners Looking To Sell Stakes In Team Amid Growing Unrest
Penn State Basketball Coach Apologizes For ‘Noose’ Comment To African-American Player
Inside Fresh Bourbon, Kentucky’s First Black-Owned Distilling Company
Groundbreaking Black-Owned Distillery Making A Big Splash Since Its Debut
Five Things To Know After Five Days Of BubbleBall In The NBA
House Approves Establishing National Latino Museum As Part Of Smithsonian
UTA Adds LeBron James’ Agent Rich Paul To Board As First African-American Board Member
Nearly Three Times As Many Black Americans Are Dying From Covid-19 Compared With White People As Pandemic Death Toll Surpasses 150,000 [Infographic]
African-American Coaches See Platform For Change After NCAA Allows Uniform Patches For Social Justice Causes
Wilson Morales Launches New Venture BlackFilmAndTV.com With Focus On Highlighting Black Stories & Black Talent
Team Ownership Stake On Bargaining Table For NASCAR’s Bubba Wallace
Billionaire Robert Smith Urges Corporations To Take ‘Action’ On Reparations
Kamala Harris’ Biracial Heritage Has Thrown Conservatives Into A Tailspin
How Kamala Harris Boosts Biden’s ‘Medicare At 60’ Plan
Positive Trend Shows More African American Players On MLB Rosters
LeBron James-Led Coalition Issues Call To Action: Educate, Energize And Protect Black Voters
Owner Of NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers And NHL’s New Jersey Devils Commits $20 Million To Combating Systemic Racism
MSNBC Leads Ratings For Third Night Of Democratic Convention
The NBA Is Putting A New Priority On Diversifying Its Executive Ranks
African American Stroke Patients With Covid-19 Had Worse Outcomes Post Treatment
As The Negro Leagues Celebrates Its 100th Anniversary, A Kansas City Museum Keeps The Memories And Legacies Alive
Michigan’s Juwan Howard Says He’s ‘Not Exploring, Seeking Or Listening’ Regarding NBA Jobs
The Minority-Majority Shift. Two Decades That Will Change America. Regional Population Shifts & Their Impact On Business
Trailblazing Georgetown Coach John Thompson Dies At 78
Naomi Osaka Has Seven Masks Honoring African-Americans Killed By Police, Hopes To Showcase Each In U.S. Open Run
Naomi Osaka Wears George Floyd Mask As She Moves Into U.S. Open Semifinals
New Film Chronicles The Week A Surprise Host Took Over ‘The Tonight Show’
Naomi Osaka: Seven Matches, Seven Masks En Route To Second U.S. Open Championship
The Importance Of Naomi Osaka’s US Open Victory Extends Far Beyond Tennis
Protests Erupt In Pennsylvania After Police Fatally Shoot Black Man Wielding A Knife
Blacks Still Outpace Whites In Cancer Deaths, Even As Gap Narrows
D.C. Appeals Court Recognizes Claim Of ‘Interference’ In Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
Biden Was Right. The Hispanic Market Is Incredibly Diverse And Brands Need To Understand It Better.
Biden Says Trump Should Withdraw Supreme Court Nominee If He Loses
Despite Being Confined To The Minority During Her Entire Tenure On The Supreme Court, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Left A Lasting Impact
Cancer Disparities Continue To Impact Minority Populations In The United States
CEO Charles Scharf, Here’s Where Talented Blacks And Other People Of Color Are

American Civil War Facts

Black Sands Animated Trailer: Ultimate Battle

Lifestyle Facts

Black People Facts