Embracing Black History on March 27: Momentous Events and Inspiring Personalities Black history is full of stories that exhibit dedication, courage, and determination. March 27 has seen several important events and inspiring personalities who have significantly shaped Black history. This...

[wp_ad_camp_1] 1940 – Heavy weight boxer Jimmy Ellis born Former world heavyweight boxing champion Jimmy Ellis was born James Albert Ellis in Louisville, Kentucky. Ellis won the World Boxing Association title after beating Jerry Quarry in April 1968. [wp_ad_camp_2]1864 – First...

1817 – Frederick Douglass born in Talbot County, Maryland. Douglas escaped from slavery to become a national leader of the abolitionist movement in Massachusetts and New York and became known as a great orator and social reformer. He met with President Lincoln in...

1870 – The 15th Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified, providing for Black suffrage. 1886 – The Southern League of Colored Base Ballists is founded, establishing the first Negro baseball league. 1903 – Jack Johnson defeated Denver Ed Martin to...

1926 – Negro History Week Begins. What is now known as Black History Month, was first celebrated on this date as Negro History Week by Carter G. Woodson. It became a month long celebration in 1976. [wp_ad_camp_1] 1865 – John Sweat Rock, a doctor, lawyer and abolitionist from...

[wp_ad_camp_1]1920 – Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Founded Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, founded at Howard University in 1920, incorporated. [wp_ad_camp_2]1776 – Continental Congress approved Washington’s order Continental Congress approved Washington’s order on the enlistment of...