This Day In Black History
On this day in Black history, May 10th, several significant events and anniversaries are noted: 1652: John Johnson, a free African American, was granted 550 acres in Northampton County, Virginia,…
Remembering Martin Luther King jr
In today's black history, Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia. He was the son of parents Martin Luther King Sr. and Alberta Williams…
“Sanford and Son” First Episode Aired Today
Today in Black History the famous TV show Sanford and Son was released on January 14, 1972. The show starred Comedian Red Foxx and Desmond Wilson. This show aired on…
Today is the first day of Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa was created in 1966 by Maulana Karenga during the aftermath of the Watts riot. Kwanzaa's creation was based on the African harvest festival tradition. The holiday starts on December…
“The record of Bernard King’s 60-point Christmas game remains unbroken.”
On Christmas Day in 1984, Bernard King of the New York Knicks set a record by scoring 60 points in a game against the New Jersey Nets. This is the…
“Georgia Infirmary” was the First Black Hospital
Today in Black History December 24, 1832, the first black hospital "Georgia Infirmary" was opened in Savanna Georgia. It was built to service black people who had trouble getting cared…