February 18: Former President Barack Obama Became First Black President, 2008
In 2008, former President Barack Obama became the first Black President of the United States.
In 2008, former President Barack Obama became the first Black President of the United States.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (AKA), founded at Howard University in 1908, is the oldest Black female Greek-letter organization.
Vice President Kamala Harris became the first woman, and woman of color, to be sworn into the office of Vice President of the United States.
From 1810 to 1850, around 10,000 enslaved people escaped to the North via the Underground Railroad.
In January 2021, Reverend Raphael Warnock, 51, became Georgia’s first Black senator.
Today marks the celebration of Black Love Day!
Happy Birthday to the The NAACP!
Marsha “Pay It No Mind” Johnson was a leader of the gay liberation movement.
The Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (ICA LA) held an exhibition that highlighted self-awareness and the celebration of Black History Month Sunday, February 5.
A Self-Made Millionaire: Born on a plantation in Louisiana, Madam CJ Walker gained her success from inventing a line of hair care products for African Americans.
Abolitionist and Scholar, William Wells Brown’s first novel, “Clotel”, otherwise known as “The President’s Daughter”, was the first novel to be published by an African American in 1853.
As of 2019, the largest group of black people in the United States are men between the ages of 10 and 14.
12-year-old Grace Moore is the youngest composer to ever write music for the New York Philharmonic Orchestra.
Quil Lemons, 23, is the youngest photographer to ever shoot a “Vanity Fair” cover.
Shirley Chisholm was the first African American woman elected to the House of Representatives in 1968.