Mike Brown: The Tragedy That Sparked a Movement
In Ferguson, Missouri, Mike Brown, an unarmed 18-year-old Black teenager, was shot and killed by a police officer on August 9, 2014. His death and the circumstances surrounding it ignited…
The Voting Rights Act Signed on August 6, 1965
Voting Rights Act of 1965 On August 6, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act, a landmark piece of legislation that outlawed discriminatory voting practices targeting African…
1944 Philadelphia Transit Strike: When Racism Halted a City
In August 1944, Philadelphia was brought to a standstill—not by war, but by a battle over race and power. The Philadelphia Transit Strike, which lasted from August 1 to August…
Dr. Bernard A. Harris Jr. Becomes an Astronaut
Dr. Bernard A. Harris Jr. makes history On July 29, 1991, something amazing happened: Dr. Bernard A. Harris Jr. became a NASA astronaut! He didn’t just stop there. Just four…
Buffalo Soldiers: America’s First Black Warriors of the West
📜 Who Were the Buffalo Soldiers? The Buffalo Soldiers were originally members of the 9th and 10th Cavalry Regiments, which were formed in 1866 following the Civil War. Soon after, the 24th…
🗓️ Today in Black History – The Chicago Race Riot of 1919
The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 happened on July 27, 1919. This was one of the deadliest race riots in American history. It began in Chicago, marking a dark and pivotal chapter…
Honoring Nelson Mandela: A Legacy of Freedom Born on July 18
Honoring Nelson Mandela: A Legacy of Freedom Born on July 18 On July 18, 1918, in the small South African village of Mvezo. A child was born who would grow…
Unrest in Cairo: Remembering the 1967 Illinois Race Riots
On July 17, 1967, the city of Cairo, Illinois, descended into chaos following the suspicious death of Private Robert Hunt, a young Black soldier found hanged in a local jail…
Today in Black History: July 15 – The Birth of Forest Whitaker
🎭 Early Life & Education Born on July 15, 1961, in Longview, Texas, Forest Steven Whitaker relocated with his family to Carson, California.. He initially pursued athletics at Cal Poly Pomona on…