Marcus Garvey (Wikipedia)
Marcus Garvey was a Jamaican-Born nationalist leader of the Pan-Africanism Movement; his mission was to raise awareness about the needed unity of people who are of African descent worldwide. He was on born on August 17, 1887, in Saint Ann’s Jamaica. He grew up to become a noted civil rights activist in America, he started the Negro World newspaper, a logistics company, and developed an organization that created energy independency of international Black communities. Garvey is known for his quote, “If you want liberty you yourselves must strike the blow. If you must be free, you must become so through your own effort … Until you produce what the white man has produced you will not be his equal.” (speech in front of Universal Negro Improvement Association, 1921) Garvey passed away on June 10, 1940, West Kensington, London
Marcus Garvey was a Jamaican-Born nationalist leader of the Pan-Africanism Movement; his mission was to raise awareness about the needed unity of people who are of African descent worldwide. He was on born on August 17, 1887, in Saint Ann’s Jamaica. He grew up to become a noted civil rights activist in America, he started the Negro World newspaper, a logistics company, and developed an organization that created energy independency of international Black communities. Garvey is known for his quote, “If you want liberty you yourselves must strike the blow. If you must be free, you must become so through your own effort … Until you produce what the white man has produced you will not be his equal.” (speech in front of Universal Negro Improvement Association, 1921) Garvey passed away on June 10, 1940, West Kensington, London
Carter G. Woodson (Wikipedia Photo)
The “Father of Black History,” Carter G. Woodson was born on December 19,1875, New Canton, Virginia to former slaves. He had a keen sense of comprehension and pursued a path in writing. Carter authored numerous academically acclaimed books and created a positive narrative around the collective Black community, he has been published in multiple magazines breaking down Black innovation and resolve that came from Black people. Eventually through his rally of uplifting Black contribution to the growth of America, he would establish core organizations that worked to develop Negro History Week, which was the preliminary steps to today’s Black History Month. He took the story of the Black journey to success to new heights, Carter would later write in reflection of his parents’ teachings, “learning to accept insult, to compromise on principle, to mislead your fellow man, or to betray your people, is to lose your soul.” Carter died on April 1950, in Shaw, Washington, D.C.
The “Father of Black History,” Carter G. Woodson was born on December 19,1875, New Canton, Virginia to former slaves. He had a keen sense of comprehension and pursued a path in writing. Carter authored numerous academically acclaimed books and created a positive narrative around the collective Black community, he has been published in multiple magazines breaking down Black innovation and resolve that came from Black people. Eventually through his rally of uplifting Black contribution to the growth of America, he would establish core organizations that worked to develop Negro History Week, which was the preliminary steps to today’s Black History Month. He took the story of the Black journey to success to new heights, Carter would later write in reflection of his parents’ teachings, “learning to accept insult, to compromise on principle, to mislead your fellow man, or to betray your people, is to lose your soul.” Carter died on April 1950, in Shaw, Washington, D.C.
Oscar Micheaux (Wikipedia Photo)
Oscar Micheaux (sometimes seen as “Michaux”) was born on January 2, 1884 in the Midwest, Metropolis, Illinois. He had a gift for storytelling and began to write out the scenes that were dancing around in his mind. There were steep reservations about art coming from the Black Community at the time. Micheaux would eventually find himself in the film industry, creating is own movie production company and in 1919, he became the first Black person to produce a film. He directed and produced a film a number of silent movies that started a lot of acting within the Black community. He was the first Black producer to have his film featured in a “White” movie theater. It has been noted by The Producers Guild of America that his works are “the most prolific black – if not most prolific independent – filmmaker in American cinema.” Micheaux died March 25, 1951, in Charlotte, NC.
Oscar Micheaux (sometimes seen as “Michaux”) was born on January 2, 1884 in the Midwest, Metropolis, Illinois. He had a gift for storytelling and began to write out the scenes that were dancing around in his mind. There were steep reservations about art coming from the Black Community at the time. Micheaux would eventually find himself in the film industry, creating is own movie production company and in 1919, he became the first Black person to produce a film. He directed and produced a film a number of silent movies that started a lot of acting within the Black community. He was the first Black producer to have his film featured in a “White” movie theater. It has been noted by The Producers Guild of America that his works are “the most prolific black – if not most prolific independent – filmmaker in American cinema.” Micheaux died March 25, 1951, in Charlotte, NC.
Bessie Smith (Wikipedia Photo)
Bessie was born in Chattanooga Tennessee in 1894. She was a performer from the very start, building her chops in various tent shows as a dancer and singer. One of the best-known Blues singers of her time, Ma Rainey taught Smith all she knows about singing from the depths of her soul. Smith became the “Empress of Blues,” and she was bold, and extremely confident as an artist, rarely needing a microphone to amplify the wails she of sorrow she harmonized with the African American story of disparity during her time. She died September 26, 1937.
Bessie was born in Chattanooga Tennessee in 1894. She was a performer from the very start, building her chops in various tent shows as a dancer and singer. One of the best-known Blues singers of her time, Ma Rainey taught Smith all she knows about singing from the depths of her soul. Smith became the “Empress of Blues,” and she was bold, and extremely confident as an artist, rarely needing a microphone to amplify the wails she of sorrow she harmonized with the African American story of disparity during her time. She died September 26, 1937
Paul Robeson (Wikipedia Photo)
Paul Robeson was born on April 9, 1898, he had many talents which include singer, actor, athlete and invested advocate for equality. Robeson was an American bass baritone concert artist, crossing over to acting. Robeson has been acknowledged for his contribution to the world of film, but also his involvement in activism. During his time at Rutgers University, Robeson accumulated high marks in his studies. As class valedictorian, he received top honors for his debate and oratory skills, won 15 letters in four varsity sports, and he was elected Phi Beta Kappa. He was able to in different in 25 different languages. With a huge international following, Robeson used his fame to promote Pan-Africanism and he was heavily involved in world politics. Robeson passed on January 23, 1976, in Philadelphia, PA.
Paul Robeson was born on April 9, 1898, he had many talents which include singer, actor, athlete and invested advocate for equality. Robeson was an American bass baritone concert artist, crossing over to acting. Robeson has been acknowledged for his contribution to the world of film, but also his involvement in activism. During his time at Rutgers University, Robeson accumulated high marks in his studies. As class valedictorian, he received top honors for his debate and oratory skills, won 15 letters in four varsity sports, and he was elected Phi Beta Kappa. He was able to in different in 25 different languages. With a huge international following, Robeson used his fame to promote Pan-Africanism and he was heavily involved in world politics. Robeson passed on January 23, 1976, in Philadelphia, PA.
Alain Locke (Wikipedia Photo)
Alain Locke was born on September 13, 1885 In Philadelphia, PA. He grew up with a comprehensive mind process. Locke is known as a theorist, critic, and interpreter of African American art and linguistic study. Locke was a deep thinker, expanding his theory and creating a avenue of creativity and his own systematic philosophy. He developed theories of value, pluralism, and cultural relativism that he reinforced with works covering ‘aesthetics.’ Locke attended Harvard, Hertford, Humboldt, and Oxford. Locke died June 9, 1954 at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY.
Alain Locke was born on September 13, 1885 In Philadelphia, PA. He grew up with a comprehensive mind process. Locke is known as a theorist, critic, and interpreter of African American art and linguistic study. Locke was a deep thinker, expanding his theory and creating a avenue of creativity and his own systematic philosophy. He developed theories of value, pluralism, and cultural relativism that he reinforced with works covering ‘aesthetics.’ Locke attended Harvard, Hertford, Humboldt, and Oxford. Locke died June 9, 1954 at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY.
Langston Hughes (Wikipedia Photo)
Born James Mercer Langston Hughes on February 1, 1902, Hughes is highly recognizable as one of the forefathers leading the Harlem Renaissance surge of art and growth of social awareness during the 1920’s. Hughes was a social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist. He grew up in Joplin Missouri, Hughes envisioned his recognition, some of Hughes most familiar writings include, ““The Negro Speaks of Rivers” (1921) and “Mother to Son” (1922). An ingenious quote he said, “Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly.” Hughes passed away May 22, 1967 at the Stuyvesant Polyclinic.
Born James Mercer Langston Hughes on February 1, 1902, Hughes is highly recognizable as one of the forefathers leading the Harlem Renaissance surge of art and growth of social awareness during the 1920’s. Hughes was a social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist. He grew up in Joplin Missouri, Hughes envisioned his recognition, some of Hughes most familiar writings include, ““The Negro Speaks of Rivers” (1921) and “Mother to Son” (1922). An ingenious quote he said, “Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly.” Hughes passed away May 22, 1967 at the Stuyvesant Polyclinic.
Zora Neal Hurston (Wikipedia Photo)
Zora Neale was born January 7, 1891 in Notasulga, AL. She became a noted anthropologist and writer during the Harlem Renaissance; Hurston went to Columbia University. She developed studies behind the African-American culture, and is recognized as one of the leaders of the Harlem Renaissance, which paid tribute to the wave of social awakening happening during that era. Hurston has been described to have sharp wit, irreverence, and a familiar folk writing style. Hurston died January 28, 1960 at the SLC Agape Senior Rec Center, in Fort Pierce, FL
Zora Neale was born January 7, 1891 in Notasulga, AL. She became a noted anthropologist and writer during the Harlem Renaissance; Hurston went to Columbia University. She developed studies behind the African-American culture, and is recognized as one of the leaders of the Harlem Renaissance, which paid tribute to the wave of social awakening happening during that era. Hurston has been described to have sharp wit, irreverence, and a familiar folk writing style. Hurston died January 28, 1960 at the SLC Agape Senior Rec Center, in Fort Pierce, FL
Josephine Baker (Wikipedia Photo)
Josephine Baker was born June 3, 1906 in St. Louis, Missouri. Freda Josephine McDonald began to tour when she was 16 with Broadway’s Chocolate Dandies. After finding her way overseas, she became a dancing sensation in Paris France. She received over 40,000 love letters and 2,000 marriage proposals. Baker owned a 24-room mansion and adopted 12 children she called her Rainbow tribe. The vivacious dancer is known for her banana skirt and exotic-comedic dance routine, Baker died on April 12, 1975.
Josephine Baker was born June 3, 1906 in St. Louis, Missouri. Freda Josephine McDonald began to tour when she was 16 with Broadway’s Chocolate Dandies. After finding her way overseas, she became a dancing sensation in Paris France. She received over 40,000 love letters and 2,000 marriage proposals. Baker owned a 24-room mansion and adopted 12 children she called her Rainbow tribe. The vivacious dancer is known for her banana skirt and exotic-comedic dance routine, Baker died on April 12, 1975.
Phillip Randolph (Wikipedia Photo)
Asa Philip Randolph was born April 15, 1889 in Crescent City, Florida. He grew up to be a labor unionist, politician, and civil rights activist. He founded the first labor union that was consisted of predominantly Black people called the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters. Randolph directed various protests; the March on Washington movement was set in motion to end employment discrimination in the defense industry. He also organized campaigns to ban segregation in the armed forces. Randolph died on May 16, 1979 in Manhattan, New York.
Asa Philip Randolph was born April 15, 1889 in Crescent City, Florida. He grew up to be a labor unionist, politician, and civil rights activist. He founded the first labor union that was consisted of predominantly Black people called the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters. Randolph directed various protests; the March on Washington movement was set in motion to end employment discrimination in the defense industry. He also organized campaigns to ban segregation in the armed forces. Randolph died on May 16, 1979 in Manhattan, New York.
Bayard Rustin (Wikipedia Photo)
Bayard Rustin was born March 17, 1912 in West Chester, Pennsylvania. As a civil rights activist, he became an advisor to Martin Luther King, Jr. Rustin was the main organizer for many different protests through 1940-1960. He also organized the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Rustin died on August24, 1987 in Manhattan, New York, NY.
Bayard Rustin was born March 17, 1912 in West Chester, Pennsylvania. As a civil rights activist, he became an advisor to Martin Luther King, Jr. Rustin was the main organizer for many different protests through 1940-1960. He also organized the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Rustin died on August24, 1987 in Manhattan, New York, NY.
Duke Ellington (Wikipedia Photo)
Duke Ellington was born to James and Daisy Ellington on April 29, 1899. He became a compose, pianist, and leader of a Jazz orchestra he led for 40 years. He played a major in shaping Jazz music. He wrote his first song at 15 and began to play professionally by 17. Ellington received a scholarship to Pratt Institute in New York and went on to play in Broadway nightclubs and grow one of the largest and unique orchestras to ever strum their cords together. Ellington died on May 24, 1974.
Duke Ellington was born to James and Daisy Ellington on April 29, 1899. He became a compose, pianist, and leader of a Jazz orchestra he led for 40 years. He played a major in shaping Jazz music. He wrote his first song at 15 and began to play professionally by 17. Ellington received a scholarship to Pratt Institute in New York and went on to play in Broadway nightclubs and grow one of the largest and unique orchestras to ever strum their cords together. Ellington died on May 24, 1974.
Thomas Dorsey (Wikipedia Photo)
Thomas Andrew Dorsey was born July 1, 1899 in Villa Rica, GA. He became one of the founding fathers of the blues genre and gospel music. He orchestrated over 3,000 songs. Some of his most recognizable songs include “Take My Hand, Precious Lord,” and “Peace in the Valley.” Known as the “Godfather of Gospel” Dorsey performed with other well-known blues artists like Ma Rainey and Wildcats Jazz Band. Dorsey died on January 23, 1993 in Chicago, IL.
Thomas Andrew Dorsey was born July 1, 1899 in Villa Rica, GA. He became one of the founding fathers of the blues genre and gospel music. He orchestrated over 3,000 songs. Some of his most recognizable songs include “Take My Hand, Precious Lord,” and “Peace in the Valley.” Known as the “Godfather of Gospel” Dorsey performed with other well-known blues artists like Ma Rainey and Wildcats Jazz Band. Dorsey died on January 23, 1993 in Chicago, IL.
Walter Francis (Wikipedia Photo)
Walter Francis White was born on July 1, 1803 in Atlanta, GA. He became a civil rights activist who organized the National Association for Advancement of Colored People, he was a part of the organization for 25 years. One of his campaigns included the ban of lynching of African Americans by racial hate groups in the US. White died in New York, NY, on March 21, 1955.
Walter Francis White was born on July 1, 1803 in Atlanta, GA. He became a civil rights activist who organized the National Association for Advancement of Colored People, he was a part of the organization for 25 years. One of his campaigns included the ban of lynching of African Americans by racial hate groups in the US. White died in New York, NY, on March 21, 1955.
Katherine Dunham (Wikipedia Photo)
Katherine Dunham was born on June 22, 1909 in Glen Ellyn, IL. She grew up to a well renown dancer, choreographer, and created her on movement called the Dunham technique. Dunham was also an author, educator, anthropologist, and social activist. She also directed her own dance company. Dunham died on May 21, 2006, in Manhattan, New York, NY.
Katherine Dunham was born on June 22, 1909 in Glen Ellyn, IL. She grew up to a well renown dancer, choreographer, and created her on movement called the Dunham technique. Dunham was also an author, educator, anthropologist, and social activist. She also directed her own dance company. Dunham died on May 21, 2006, in Manhattan, New York, NY.
William Grant Still (Wikipedia Photo)
William Grant Still was born on May 11, 1895 in Woodville, MS. He was the first Black composer to his score be performed by a noted orchestra in America. Still created over 200 works, which includes five symphonies, for ballets, and eight operas. Still is also known for orchestrating over 30 choral musical pieces and chamber music. Still died in Los Angeles on December 3, 1978.
William Grant Still was born on May 11, 1895 in Woodville, MS. He was the first Black composer to his score be performed by a noted orchestra in America. Still created over 200 works, which includes five symphonies, for ballets, and eight operas. Still is also known for orchestrating over 30 choral musical pieces and chamber music. Still died in Los Angeles on December 3, 1978.
Charles Houston (Wikipedia Photo)
Charles Hamilton Houston was born on September 3, 1895 in Washington, D.C. As a lawyer, he built the platform that led the U.S. Supreme Court decisions to outlaw racial segregation in public school. Houston graduated from Harvard Law and became where he was the first Black editor for the Harvard Law Review. He later became a dean at Howard Law. Houston also gave counsel to he served as special counsel for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).
Charles Hamilton Houston was born on September 3, 1895 in Washington, D.C. As a lawyer, he built the platform that led the U.S. Supreme Court decisions to outlaw racial segregation in public school. Houston graduated from Harvard Law and became where he was the first Black editor for the Harvard Law Review. He later became a dean at Howard Law. Houston also gave counsel to he served as special counsel for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).
Billie Holiday (Wikipedia Photo)
Eleanora Fagan Gough was born on April 7, 1915 in Philadelphia, PA. Young Eleanora borrowed her stage name Billie Holiday from screen actress Billie Dove when she was in her teens. Holiday is known as one of the best jazz singers, shaping the genre for generations. Also known as “Lady Day” Holiday had her first record at 18 and she was the first Black woman to work in a White Orchestra. Some of Holiday’s songs and albums reached hall of fame status, such as “God Bless the Child” she co-authored. Holiday died on July 17, 1959.
Eleanora Fagan Gough was born on April 7, 1915 in Philadelphia, PA. Young Eleanora borrowed her stage name Billie Holiday from screen actress Billie Dove when she was in her teens. Holiday is known as one of the best jazz singers, shaping the genre for generations. Also known as “Lady Day” Holiday had her first record at 18 and she was the first Black woman to work in a White Orchestra. Some of Holiday’s songs and albums reached hall of fame status, such as “God Bless the Child” she co-authored. Holiday died on July 17, 1959.
Jesse Owens (Wikipedia Photo)
James Cleveland “Jesse” Owens was born on September 12, 1913, Oakville, AL. As an athlete, he is best known for his abilities in the 1936 Berlin Olympics. He won gold medals in long jump, 100 and 200- meter dashes and the 4×100-metre relay. Owens was the first to win four gold medals in one Olympic game. His athletic ability is recognized to be the greatest in track and field history. Owens died in Tucson, AZ, on March 31, 1980.
James Cleveland “Jesse” Owens was born on September 12, 1913, Oakville, AL. As an athlete, he is best known for his abilities in the 1936 Berlin Olympics. He won gold medals in long jump, 100 and 200- meter dashes and the 4×100-metre relay. Owens was the first to win four gold medals in one Olympic game. His athletic ability is recognized to be the greatest in track and field history. Owens died in Tucson, AZ, on March 31, 1980.
Vonetta Flowers (Wikipedia Photo)
Vonetta Flowers was born on October 29, 1973, in Birmingham, AL, as Vonetta Jeffery. Flowers is known for winning a gold medal in the two-woman bobsled event in 2002. That made her the first Black woman to place in the Winter Olympics. Flowers is currently 47 years old with two children.
Vonetta Flowers was born on October 29, 1973, in Birmingham, AL, as Vonetta Jeffery. Flowers is known for winning a gold medal in the two-woman bobsled event in 2002. That made her the first Black woman to place in the Winter Olympics. Flowers is currently 47 years old with two children.
Joe Louis (Wikipedia Photo)
Joseph Louis Barrow was born on May 13, 1914, in Chambers Country, AL. He became a boxer nicknamed the “Brown Bomber” he is known to be the inspirational boxers. Louis was a world heavyweight champion for over twenty years, he defended his title 25 times. Louis died in Las Vegas on April 12, 1981.
Joseph Louis Barrow was born on May 13, 1914, in Chambers Country, AL. He became a boxer nicknamed the “Brown Bomber” he is known to be the inspirational boxers. Louis was a world heavyweight champion for over twenty years, he defended his title 25 times. Louis died in Las Vegas on April 12, 1981.
Jacob Lawerence (Wikipedia Photo)
Jacob Lawrence was born on September 7, 1917, in Atlantic City, NJ. As an artist, he created significant pieces like the “Migration Series” and the “War Series.” Lawrence is known as one of the most important artists of the 20th century. His modernist illustrations of Black history as well images of everyday life helped inspire the popularity of modern art. Lawrence was also drafted into the Coast Guard during World War II and became their combat artist. Lawrence died on June 9, 2000 in Seattle, WA.
Jacob Lawrence was born on September 7, 1917, in Atlantic City, NJ. As an artist, he created significant pieces like the “Migration Series” and the “War Series.” Lawrence is known as one of the most important artists of the 20th century. His modernist illustrations of Black history as well images of everyday life helped inspire the popularity of modern art. Lawrence was also drafted into the Coast Guard during World War II and became their combat artist. Lawrence died on June 9, 2000 in Seattle, WA.
Marian Anderson (Wikipedia Photo)
Marian Anderson was born on February 27, 1897, in Philadelphia, PA. She is known for range in musical talent as a contralto, she performed opera to spiritual pieces. Anderson was invited to showcase her talent in orchestras in major concert and recital venues throughout the nation and overseas. She won the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Anderson in Portland, OR, on April 8, 1993.
Marian Anderson was born on February 27, 1897, in Philadelphia, PA. She is known for range in musical talent as a contralto, she performed opera to spiritual pieces. Anderson was invited to showcase her talent in orchestras in major concert and recital venues throughout the nation and overseas. She won the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Anderson in Portland, OR, on April 8, 1993.
Mahalia Jackson (Wikipedia Photo)
Mahalia Jackson was born on October 26, 1911, in New Orleans, LA. Jackson became one of the most influential gospel vocalists of the 20th century. Her career lasted over 40 years; Jackson had a hand in spreading the blues/gospel sound across the nation. Jackson died in Evergreen Park, IL, on January 27, 1972.
Mahalia Jackson was born on October 26, 1911, in New Orleans, LA. Jackson became one of the most influential gospel vocalists of the 20th century. Her career lasted over 40 years; Jackson had a hand in spreading the blues/gospel sound across the nation. Jackson died in Evergreen Park, IL, on January 27, 1972.
Dorothy Irene Height (Wikipedia Photo)
Dorothy Irene Height is born on March 24, 1912, in Richmond VA. As a civil rights and women’s activist, she focused on the intersectional social concerns of Black women. The issues she devoted her efforts to included unemployment, illiteracy, and voter awareness. Height died in Washington D.C. on April 20, 2010.
Dorothy Irene Height is born on March 24, 1912, in Richmond VA. As a civil rights and women’s activist, she focused on the intersectional social concerns of Black women. The issues she devoted her efforts to included unemployment, illiteracy, and voter awareness. Height died in Washington D.C. on April 20, 2010.
Richard Wright (Wikipedia Photo)
Richard Wright was born on September 4, 1908, in Mississippi. As a novelist and short-story writer, he was the first Black writers to depict the “White treatment” of Black people. This is noted in novel, “Native Son” (1940). Wright also wrote poem and non-fiction pieces. Much of his works included racial themes, highlighting the plight happening within the Black community in the late 19th to the mid-20th century. Wright died in Paris, France on November 28, 1960.
Richard Wright was born on September 4, 1908, in Mississippi. As a novelist and short-story writer, he was the first Black writers to depict the “White treatment” of Black people. This is noted in novel, “Native Son” (1940). Wright also wrote poem and non-fiction pieces. Much of his works included racial themes, highlighting the plight happening within the Black community in the late 19th to the mid-20th century. Wright died in Paris, France on November 28, 1960.
Charles Richard Drew (Wikipedia Photo)
Charles Richard Drew was born on June 3, 1904, in Washington, D.C. As a physician in the 1930s he invented the process of storing blood plasma in “blood banks.” Drew led the blood plasma programs in the United Stats and Great Britain in World War II, however he resigned from that position once there was ruling of segregated blood banks. Drew died in Burlington, NC, on April 1, 1950.
Charles Richard Drew was born on June 3, 1904, in Washington, D.C. As a physician in the 1930s he invented the process of storing blood plasma in “blood banks.” Drew led the blood plasma programs in the United Stats and Great Britain in World War II, however he resigned from that position once there was ruling of segregated blood banks. Drew died in Burlington, NC, on April 1, 1950.
The Tuskeegee Airmen (Wikipedia Photo)
The Tuskegee Airmen are known to be the first Black aviators in the U.S. military. They were in the Army Air Corps (AAC), a preliminary rendition of the U.S. Air Force. Trained in Tuskegee, Alabama, they completed over 15,000 individual combat missions during World War II. The Tuskegee airmen were rewarded with over 150 Flying Crosses, (military recognition).
The Tuskegee Airmen are known to be the first Black aviators in the U.S. military. They were in the Army Air Corps (AAC), a preliminary rendition of the U.S. Air Force. Trained in Tuskegee, Alabama, they completed over 15,000 individual combat missions during World War II. The Tuskegee airmen were rewarded with over 150 Flying Crosses, (military recognition).
Mabel Staupers (Wikipedia Photo)
Mabel Keaton Staupers was born on February 27, 1890, in Barbados Island, Barbados. She was a pioneer uncharted territory in medical nursing. Staupers was dealt with racial discrimination after she graduated nursing school. That inspired Staupers fight for equality in the medical field. She was played in a major part in the opening the first private facility in Harlem, NY, allowing Black doctors to treat other patients. Staupers promoted and led movements to improving the care of Black people and equal treatment for Black medical personnel. She died in Washington, D.C., on November 29, 1989.
Mabel Keaton Staupers was born on February 27, 1890, in Barbados Island, Barbados. She was a pioneer uncharted territory in medical nursing. Staupers was dealt with racial discrimination after she graduated nursing school. That inspired Staupers fight for equality in the medical field. She was played in a major part in the opening the first private facility in Harlem, NY, allowing Black doctors to treat other patients. Staupers promoted and led movements to improving the care of Black people and equal treatment for Black medical personnel. She died in Washington, D.C., on November 29, 1989.
John H. Johnson (Wikipedia Photo)
John Harold Johnson was born on January 19, 1918 in Arkansas City, AR. As a businessman and publisher, he founded the Johnson Publishing Company in Chicago, Illinois. Johnson is responsible for Ebony and Jet Magazine and the most influential African American businesses in media during the second half of the 20th century. Johnson died in Chicago, IL, on August 8, 2005.
John Harold Johnson was born on January 19, 1918 in Arkansas City, AR. As a businessman and publisher, he founded the Johnson Publishing Company in Chicago, Illinois. Johnson is responsible for Ebony and Jet Magazine and the most influential African American businesses in media during the second half of the 20th century. Johnson died in Chicago, IL, on August 8, 2005.
S.B. Fuller (Wikipedia Photo)
S.B Fuller was born on June 4, 1905 in Ouachita Parish, LA. He grew up to be one of the most successful black entrepreneurs of his time. Fuller focused on the needs of Black consumers through his Fuller Products Company. It was a door-to-door sales firm that carried personal care products. With a sixth-grade education and a $25 starting point ($375 in his time) Fuller built a multi-million-dollar empire. Fuller died on October 24, 1988, in Blue Island, IL.
S.B Fuller was born on June 4, 1905 in Ouachita Parish, LA. He grew up to be one of the most successful black entrepreneurs of his time. Fuller focused on the needs of Black consumers through his Fuller Products Company. It was a door-to-door sales firm that carried personal care products. With a sixth-grade education and a $25 starting point ($375 in his time) Fuller built a multi-million-dollar empire. Fuller died on October 24, 1988, in Blue Island, IL.
Adam Clayton Powell (Wikipedia Photo)
Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. was born on November 29, 1908 in New Haven, CT. As a Baptist pastor and politician, he represents the Harlem Neighborhood. Powell held a position in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1945-1971. Powell was the first Black person to be elected in New York Congress. He died in Miami, Florida on April 4, 1972.
Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. was born on November 29, 1908 in New Haven, CT. As a Baptist pastor and politician, he represents the Harlem Neighborhood. Powell held a position in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1945-1971. Powell was the first Black person to be elected in New York Congress. He died in Miami, Florida on April 4, 1972.
Louis Armstrong (Wikipedia Photo)
Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on August 4, 1901. Raised by is mother, they faced a heartbreaking reality of living in a place so brutal it was nicknamed, “the battlefield,” With a fifth-grade education, he went into the workforce and saved up to buy the tool that would revolutionize music history, his cornet. In 1912, he was arrested and held at the Colored Waif’s Home for Boys, he learned how to play his cornet properly with a mentor he found there, Peter Davis. When he was released in 1914, Armstrong was on the laser beam path of becoming a musician. The city’s finest cornetist, Joe “King Oliver” took to Armstrong under his wing, Satchmo and King Oliver soon became the masters of the winds that blow through their shiny brass. Later, Armstrong began making records under his own name for the first time in the 1920s. Satchmo and his band, “The Hot Seven” changed the Jazz world completely. With Armstrong distinct raspy bellowing voice, followed by his triumphant winds, the band was on endless tours that continued all the way up to his death in July 6, 1971 in Corona, New York, NY.
Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on August 4, 1901. Raised by is mother, they faced a heartbreaking reality of living in a place so brutal it was nicknamed, “the battlefield,” With a fifth-grade education, he went into the workforce and saved up to buy the tool that would revolutionize music history, his cornet. In 1912, he was arrested and held at the Colored Waif’s Home for Boys, he learned how to play his cornet properly with a mentor he found there, Peter Davis. When he was released in 1914, Armstrong was on the laser beam path of becoming a musician. The city’s finest cornetist, Joe “King Oliver” took to Armstrong under his wing, Satchmo and King Oliver soon became the masters of the winds that blow through their shiny brass. Later, Armstrong began making records under his own name for the first time in the 1920s. Satchmo and his band, “The Hot Seven” changed the Jazz world completely. With Armstrong distinct raspy bellowing voice, followed by his triumphant winds, the band was on endless tours that continued all the way up to his death in July 6, 1971 in Corona, New York, NY.
