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.
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.
On this day, August 7, 1966, Samuel Battle, the first African American NYPD lieutenant, passed away at the age of 83. Brought to you by the Black365 Calendar. Find out more at BlackHistoryCards.com.
On this day, August 6, 1962, Jamaica gained its independence from the British and part of Queen Nanny’s vision came to light. Brought to you by the Black365 Calendar. Find out more at BlackHistoryCards.com.
On this day, August 5, 2002, actor, writer and Sesame Street producer Matt Robinson passed away. Brought to you by the Black365 Calendar. Find out more at BlackHistoryCards.com.
On this day, August 4, 2009, W. 135th St. and Lenox Ave. became Samuel J. Battle Plaza in honor of the first Black parole commissioner. Brought to you by the Black365 Calendar. Find out more at BlackHistoryCards.com.
On this day, August 3, 1967, Clifford Alexander Jr. began his first day in office as Chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Brought to you by the Black365 Calendar. Find out more at BlackHistoryCards.com
On this day, August 2, 1966, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science was founded in Los Angeles. Brought to you by the Black365 Calendar. Find out more at BlackHistoryCards.com