On this day, August 23, 1892, inventor Oscar Brown invented the horseshoe. Brought to you by the Black365 Calendar. Find out more at BlackHistoryCards.com.
On this day, August 22, 1843, abolitionist Henry Highland Garnet made a “Call to Rebellion” to all enslaved Africans to strike. Brought to you by the Black365 Calendar. Find out more at BlackHistoryCards.com.
On this day, August 21, 1831, revolutionary Nat Turner led a two-day African revolt in Virginia, which resulted in the deaths of sixty Whites. Brought to you by the Black365 Calendar. Find out more at BlackHistoryCards.com.
On this day, August 19, 2017, comedian, actor, and civil rights activist Richard “Dick” Gregory, passed away in Washington D.C. Brought to you by the Black365 Calendar. Find out more at BlackHistoryCards.com.
On this day, August 18, 2014, pitching sensation Mo’ne Davis became the first little league player to be featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated. Brought to you by the Black365 Calendar. Find out more at BlackHistoryCards.com.
On this day, August 16, 1958, actress and activist Angela Bassett was born in New York City, New York. Brought to you by the Black365 Calendar. Find out more at BlackHistoryCards.com.
On this day, August 15, 1860, Henrietta Davis, called by Marcus Garvey, “the greatest woman of the African race,” was born. Brought to you by the Black365 Calendar. Find out more at BlackHistoryCards.com.
On this day, August 14, 1883, biologist, Howard professor and Omega Psi Phi founder Dr. Ernest Everett Just was born in Charleston, South Carolina. Brought to you by the Black365 Calendar. Find out more at BlackHistoryCards.com.
On this day, August 13, 1892, the first issue of the Baltimore Afro-American Newspaper circulated in Baltimore, Maryland. Brought to you by the Black365 Calendar. Find out more at BlackHistoryCards.com.
On this day, August 12, 2002, Frederick D. Gregory was sworn in as the NASA Deputy Administrator (NASA’s highest position). Brought to you by the Black365 Calendar. Find out more at BlackHistoryCards.com.
On this day, August 11, 1965, the Watts Rebellion began as a fight against segregation and police discrimination in the Los Angeles area. Brought to you by the Black365 Calendar. Find out more at BlackHistoryCards.com.
On this day, August 10, 2008, singer, songwriter, producer and actor Isaac Hayes passed away in Memphis, Tennessee. Brought to you by the Black365 Calendar. Find out more at BlackHistoryCards.com.
Walker’s legacy of activism and storytelling was on full display at the event, which was held at the Georgia Writers Museum and included a day of activities and events to honor Walker’s life and achievements.
On this day, August 9, 1936, Jesse Owens won his 4th gold medal at the Berlin Olympics, making him the first man to do so. Brought to you by the Black365 Calendar. Find out more at BlackHistoryCards.com.
On this day, August 8, 2011, Dr. Charles Herbert “Tiger” Flowers, the first African American flight instructor at Tuskegee Air Force Base, passed away. Brought to you by the Black365 Calendar. Find out more at BlackHistoryCards.com.