April 24, 1944 – United Negro College Fund (UNCF) was founded and incorporated. April 25, 1918 – Ella Fitzgerald, “First Lady of Song”, was born. April 26, 1888 – Sarah Boone patented the ironing board. April 27, 1968 – Vincent Porter became the first African American certified in plastic surgery. April 28, 1839 – Joseph […]