Honoring Black History on March 26: Unforgettable Moments and Influential Figures Black history is filled with the stories of brave individuals who have made indelible marks on our world. March 26 is a day that has seen a number of important events and influential figures make their mark in...

[wp_ad_camp_1] 1965 – Selma to Montgomery March Begins. Led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., approximately 3,200 people began to march from of Selma, Alabama to Montgomery, Alabama under the protection of federal troops. Walk about 12 miles each day and sleeping in empty fields at night,...

March 15 in Black History: From Civil Rights to Musical Innovations Throughout the years, African Americans have played a vital role in shaping the United States’ history. On March 15, we commemorate the accomplishments and significant events that took place in Black history. In this...

[wp_ad_camp_1]1964 – Malcolm X resigned from the Nation of Islam Malcolm X resigned from the Nation of Islam. [wp_ad_camp_2]1932 – Andrew Young born Andrew Young, former US United Nations ambassador, former congressman and former mayor of Atlanta, born in New Orleans, Louisiana....

[wp_ad_camp_1]1926 – Rev. Ralph David Abernathy born The Rev. Ralph David Abernathy, aide to the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Southern Christian Leadership Conference figure, was born in Linden, Alabama. [wp_ad_camp_2]1959 – Flip Wilson Honored Comedian and television star...

[wp_ad_camp_1] 1913 – Death of Harriet Tubman Death of Harriet Tubman, Auburn, New York. [wp_ad_camp_2]1969 – James Earl Ray pleaded guilty to killing M.L.K. James Earl Ray pleaded guilty in a Memphis court to charges of killing Martin Luther King Jr. He was sentenced to...