This Day In History: July 27th
Aviation pioneer and entrepreneur William J. Powell used his short-lived career to empower African-Americans and encourage them to get...
Liberia Declares Independence
The west African country of Liberia proclaimed its independence on July 26, 1847, making it the first democratic republic in African history....
Ira Aldridge, the First Black Shakespearean Actor, Was Born
Pushing social boundaries allowed Ira Frederick Aldridge to achieve international success as an actor. Aldridge, the...
This Day In History: July 23rd
Renowned medical professional, civil rights activist and army veteran are amongst the many titles held by the late Louis...
Dame Mary Eugenia, the First Female Prime Minister in the Caribbean, Was Born
Lawyer and politician Dame Mary Eugenia Charles marked her place in history...
This Day In History: July 17th
Legendary actress and performer, Diahann Carroll, began her career during the 1950s and earned more than 50 acting credits...
Creator of Kwanzaa Was Born
Dr. Maulana Karenga, professor of Africana Studies at California State University (Long Beach), was born on July 14, 1941, in...
The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 Was Passed
On July 13, 1787, the Northwest Ordinance, which outlawed slavery in the Northwest territories, was passed. The Northwest...
This Day In History: July 11th
In the wake of failed Reconstruction attempts and Jim Crow tactics, prominent African-American intellectuals rallied together to combat the...
