March 22 in Black History: Trailblazers in Education, Politics, and Athletics African Americans have made remarkable contributions to various fields throughout history. On March 22, we remember the accomplishments and events that have taken place in Black history. In this article, we will...
Selma to Montgomery ...
posted by Gaius Chamberlain
[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,...
Birth of Ralph Ellis...
posted by Gaius Chamberlain
March 20 in Black History: Celebrating Achievements in Literature and Activism Throughout the years, African Americans have made significant contributions to various fields, from literature to activism. On March 20, we remember the accomplishments and events that have taken place in Black...
Texas Western Colleg...
posted by Gaius Chamberlain
[wp_ad_camp_1] 1966 – Texas Western College defeated the University of Kentucky to win the Men’s NCAA tournament championship in College Park, Maryland. The game was significant in that Texas Western started five Black players, the first time an all-black starting five had won the...
Vanessa Williams Bor...
posted by Gaius Chamberlain
[wp_ad_camp_1] 1963 – Vanessa L. Williams born Actress-singer and the first black Miss America Vanessa L. Williams is born in Millwood, New York. [wp_ad_camp_2]1947 – Wilson Pickett born R&B singer Wilson Pickett is born in Prattville, Alabama. 1938 – Country singer...