Black History 365

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Black history 365

As we journey through the year, we take a moment to celebrate and reflect on the many contributions of Black Americans to our nation's history.  Black history is not limited to one month; it is a continual legacy that shapes our present and future.  Here, we remember key figures, achievements, and significant events that inspire us all.

Ada Lois Sipuel Fisher

by: Lisa Thornton

01/12/2025

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On January 12, 1948, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling in Sipuel v. Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma, affirming that African Americans have the right to study law at state-funded institutions. The case arose when Ada Lois Sipuel Fisher, a Black woman, was denied admission to the University of Oklahoma's law school solely because of her race. Represented by Thurgood Marshall and the NAACP, Fisher challenged the university's decision, arguing that

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Charles Deslondes

by: Lisa Thornton

01/08/2025

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Charles Deslondes was a significant figure in early 19th-century American history, known for his leadership in the 1811 German Coast Uprising, one of the largest slave revolts in U.S. history. Born around the late 18th century, Deslondes was an enslaved man of Haitian descent, living on a plantation near New Orleans, Louisiana. Inspired by the Haitian Revolution and a desire for freedom, he played a pivotal role in organizing the revolt, which aimed to overthrow the planta

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Grace Bumbry - Opera Singer

by: Lisa Thornton

01/04/2025

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Grace Bumbry was a trailblazing opera singer whose exceptional talent and determination broke barriers in the world of classical music. Born on January 4, 1937, in St. Louis, Missouri, she displayed a love for music from an early age and pursued vocal training at prestigious institutions like Boston University, Northwestern University, and the Music Academy of the West. Bumbry first gained international recognition in 1961 when she became the first Black singer to perform

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Dr. John Hope Franklin

by: Lisa Thornton

01/02/2025

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Dr. John Hope Franklin, an esteemed American historian and educator, was born on January 2, 1915, in Rentiesville, Oklahoma, and passed away on March 25, 2009. Over the course of his distinguished career, he became a towering figure in the study of Southern and African American history, leaving an indelible mark on the field of American history.

Dr. Franklin held leadership roles in many prominent organizations, serving as president of Phi Beta Kappa, the Organization of Am

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Spingarn Award: Ken B. Clark

by: Lisa Thornton

12/15/2024

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Kenneth B. Clark was a trailblazing psychologist and educator whose groundbreaking research on the effects of racial segregation played a pivotal role in the U.S. Supreme Court’s Brown v. Board of Education decision in 1954. Alongside his wife, Mamie Phipps Clark, he conducted the influential "Doll Test" studies, which exposed the damaging psychological impact of segregation on African American children’s self-esteem. These findings highlighted how systemic racism influenc

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Ella Josephine Baker

by: Lisa Thornton

12/13/2024

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Ella Josephine Baker, born on December 13, 1903, in Norfolk, Virginia, was a trailblazing community organizer and political activist whose influence shaped the American civil rights movement. Known for her dedication to grassroots organizing and empowering the next generation, Baker was a vital force in fighting against both racism and sexism in the U.S.

Baker graduated as valedictorian from Shaw University in Raleigh, North Carolina, where she first honed her skills as a l

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Ralph J. Bunche

by: Lisa Thornton

12/10/2024

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On December 10, 1950, Ralph J. Bunche became the first person of color to win the Nobel Peace Prize. He was a peacemaker who worked for the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), the United Nations, and in the Middle East.

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Doris "Dorie" Miller

by: Lisa Thornton

12/07/2024

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On December 7th, in Black History, the most significant event is the heroic actions of Doris "Dorie" Miller, an African American sailor who manned a machine gun during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, shooting down enemy planes and becoming one of the first recognized American heroes of World War II, despite facing racial segregation in the military at the time; he was awarded the Navy Cross for his bravery.

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The North Star Newspaper

by: Lisa Thornton

12/03/2024

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On Dec. 3, 1847, Frederick Douglass and Martin Delany launched the abolitionist The North Star newspaper. The opening editorial, “Our Paper and Its Prospects,” begins: We are now about to assume the management of the editorial department of a newspaper, devoted to the cause of Liberty, Humanity, and Progress.

Source: Zinn Education Project

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Shaw University

by: Lisa Thornton

12/01/2024

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On Dec. 1, 1865, Shaw University was established in Raleigh, North Carolina, as a co-ed campus with support from private donors and the Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands. It is the second oldest Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in the South.

Source: Zinn Educational Project

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Interstate Commerce Commission

by: Lisa Thornton

11/25/2024

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In 1955, the Interstate Commerce Commission banned segregation in buses and waiting rooms involved in interstate travel.

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Frank Calvin Mann

by: Lisa Thornton

11/22/2024

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Frank Calvin Mann (November 22, 1908 – November 30, 1992) was a brilliant African American engineer and aviation pioneer whose contributions were key to much of Howard Hughes' success. Although relatively unknown, Mann's exceptional talents played a significant role in projects like Hughes’ famous "Spruce Goose", the massive wooden airplane. Beyond his engineering genius, Mann also appeared on the popular Amos ‘n’ Andy radio show.

Born in Houston, Texas, Mann showed a natur

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Dominic Dawes

by: Lisa Thornton

11/20/2024

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On November 20, 1976, Dominique Dawes, a trailblazing gymnast and three-time Olympian, was born in Silver Spring, Maryland. Over the course of her remarkable career, she would achieve historic milestones, including earning an Olympic gold medal as part of the "Magnificent Seven" at the 1996 Atlanta Games and two individual bronze medals. Dominique would also make history by winning more national titles across disciplines than any other gymnast in U.S. history, male or fema

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South Africa

by: Lisa Thornton

11/19/2024

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On November 18, 1993, a historic milestone was achieved in South Africa as Black and white leaders approved a new democratic constitution. This groundbreaking document granted voting rights to Black South Africans for the first time and formally ended decades of oppressive white minority rule under the apartheid system. The constitution laid the foundation for a multiracial democracy, ensuring equal rights for all citizens and marking a turning point in the nation’s strugg

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Former Slave Convention

by: Lisa Thornton

11/01/2024

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On November 1, 1916, these four women — Annie Param, Anna Angales, Elizabeth Berkeley, and Sadie Thompson — were in Washington, DC, for the annual Former Slave Convention.  Each claimed to be more than 100 years old. Though we can’t be certain about their ages, they came together to reflect on the past and act on the future.The month-long convention, then in its 54th year, opened at the Cosmopolitan Baptist Church in Washington in November 1916, with many centenarian atten...
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