Category: This Day in Black History
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Barack Obama starts his Second Term as President.
In January 2013, Barack Obama was sworn in for his second term… -
Condoleezza Rice becomes the First Woman to serve as the United States National Security Advisor
Condoleezza Rice shattered the glass ceiling in the realm of national security. Condoleezza Rice… -
Joseph H. Rainey becomes the First Black US Congressman.
Joseph H. Rainey, born on June 21, 1832, in Georgetown, South Carolina, made… -
Ralph J. Bunche Wins the Nobel Peace Prize
Ralph J. Bunche, an eminent American political scientist, academic, and… -
Meet P.B.S. Pinchback “The First African American Governor”
In the annals of American history, the Reconstruction era stands as a pivotal… -
Maj. Robert Henry Lawrence, Jr Integrates Space
In the realm of aviation, the story of Maj. Robert Henry Lawrence, Jr…. -
Doris “Dorie” Miller, a Pearl Harbor Hero
Doris “Dorie” Miller, an African American sailor, became an emblem of heroism during… -
Lee Patrick Brown becomes the first Black Mayor of Houston
Lee Patrick Brown, a distinguished figure in law enforcement and public administration,… -
June 13, 1967: Thurgood Marshall becomes the first Black U.S. Supreme Court judge.
June 13, 1967: today 53 years ago, Thurgood Marshall was appointed to the… -
1867 Riots Break out In Mobile Alabama After a Black Mass Meeting
Riot, Mobile, Ala., after a Black mass meeting. One Black and one white were killed. Knights…
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Simone Biles becomes the most decorated Gymnast in History winning her 24th Medal.
Gymnast Simone Biles makes history by becoming the most…
Why Jay-Z's partnership with the NFL didn't need to happen.
A little time has gone by since Jay Z sat down with NFL commisioner Roger Goddell…Actor and Comedian, John Witherspoon Dies at 77.
Actor and comedian John Witherspoon, whose hilarious takes on father-figure characters made…1867 Riots Break out In Mobile Alabama After a Black Mass Meeting
Riot, Mobile, Ala., after a Black mass meeting. One Black and one white were killed. Knights…
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