The Emancipation Proclamation, formally announced on January 1, 1863, was a significant milestone. But it did not end slavery in…
This Day In History: June 18th Modern-day reversible strollers and baby carriages are the work of African-American inventor W.H. Richardson.…
American Troops faced a crucial moment on June 17, 1775, during the Revolutionary War, as the British Army occupied Boston…
They are known as the Charleston 9 (#NeverForget) and their names are: On a Wednesday evening, June 17, 2015, a…
Denmark Vesey’s Plans For Rebellion Fail Denmark Vesey planned what would have been the largest slave revolt in U.S. history…
This Day In History: June 16th Newark’s first Black Mayor, Kenneth Gibson, served four consecutive terms from 1970 to 1986…
This Day In History: June 14th Whether you know her from classic shows such as The Jeffersons (1975) and 227…
Thurgood Marshall Nominated to the Supreme Court It was “the right thing to do, the right time to do it,…
This Day In History: June 12th Whether you have learned about the case in history class or watched the 2016…
Civil Rights activist, Medgar Evers, was murdered in his driveway. While taking T-shirts (which read “Jim Crow Must Go” on…
The First African-American To Win An Oscar Was Born Oscar-winning actress Hattie McDaniel was born on June 10, 1893, in…
This Day In History: June 9th Early rhythm and blues performers Johnny Ace and Jackie Wilson rose to popularity with…