On this day, May 21, 1971, “What’s Going On,” Marvin Gaye’s most socially conscious album, which sold over 2 million copies was released. Brought to you by the Black365 Calendar. Find out more at www.Black365.US
On this day May 20, 1961, C.O.R.E. organized Freedom Rides resumed in Birmingham after tremendous violence. Brought to you by the Black365 Calendar. For more information visit www.Black365.US
On this day May 19, 1925, Human Rights leader and outstanding orator Malcolm X aka El-Hajj Malik El- Shabazz was born in Omaha, NE. Brought to you by the Black365 Calendar. For more information visit www.Black365.US
On this day May 18, 1896, 8 Supreme Court Justices ruled that separate but equal was o.k. when they ruled in Plessy v. Ferguson. Brought to you by the Black365 Calendar. For more information visit www.Black365.US
On this day May 17, 1954, Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka ruled that public education can not be segregated on the basis of race. Brought to you by the Black365 Calendar. For more information visit www.Black365.US
On this day, May 16, 1966, Stokely Carmichael replaced John Lewis as chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC). Brought to you by the Black365 Calendar. For more information visit www.Black365.US
On this day May 15, 1975, Ray Lewis, considered to be one of the greatest NFL linebackers, was born in Bartow, Florida. Brought to you by the Black365 Calendar. For more information visit www.Black365.US
On this day, May 14, 1888, Africans in Brazil rejoiced on this day as their country became the last in the western hemisphere to end enslavement. Brought to you by the Black365 Calendar. For more information visit www.Black365.US
On this day May 13, 1891, Jockey, Isaac Murphy, upon a horse named Kingman, became the 1st jockey to win the Kentucky Derby three times. Brought to you by the Black365 Calendar. For more information visit www.Black365.US
On this day May 12, 1862, Robert Smalls, while enslaved, stole a Confederate ship and freed a number of enslaved, 1862 This fact was brought to you by the Black 365 Calendar. For more information visit www.Black365.US
Reggae music super star Robert “Bob” Marley passed away in the U.S. under mysterious circumstances, 1981 This fact was brought to you by the Black 365 Calendar. For more information visit www.Black365.US
On this day May 10, 1994 Madiba (Nelson) Mandela was sworn in as president of Azania (S. Africa). This fact was brought to you by the Black 365 Calendar. For more information visit www.Black365.US
5/9: An enslaved African named Caesar was released in exchange for his cure for poison and rattlesnake bites in S. Carolina, 1750 Brought to you by the Black365 Calendar. For more information visit www.Black365.US
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Along busy highways, on the sides of buildings and inside a school basketball court, more than 50 colorful murals of Nipsey Hussle have popped up in Los Angeles since the beloved rapper and community activist was gunned down outside his clothing store. Some show the rapper gazing into the sky or bowing his head. One has him standing with angel wings. Others include inspiring quotes. The street artists who created the work said they want his legacy to grow and his entrepreneurial spirit to live on. “He wasn’t the biggest star, but I knew his music.
“The annual Women of the Year Awards Ceremony is one of my favorite events of the year. Today’s winners have stood out in our communities because of their drive and commitment to give back to the San Gabriel Valley. Every single honoree today has been selected through an exhaustive process, starting with a nomination from their neighbors, friends, and family – the people in their communities who have benefited most directly from their service. We received a flood of nominations from cities across the district, and today’s winners stood out not only because of their work, but because of the admiration from their neighbors and fellow citizens. I’m so proud of these role models and am honored to be recognizing them.”