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Black History Facts February 7

Black History Facts February 7

Angela Yvonne Davis 1944–, African-American political activist, b. Birmingham, Ala. She taught philosophy (1969–70) at the Univ. of California, Los Angeles, until she was finally denied reappointment because of her...

Black History Facts February 7

Angela Yvonne Davis 1944–, African-American political activist, b. Birmingham, Ala. She taught philosophy (1969–70) at the Univ. of California, Los Angeles, until she was finally denied reappointment because of her...

Black History Facts February 6

Black History Facts February 6

Ella Baker - Baker was a driving force in the creation of the country's premier civil rights organizations. After graduating as valedictorian from North Carolina's Shaw University in 1927, Baker...

Black History Facts February 6

Ella Baker - Baker was a driving force in the creation of the country's premier civil rights organizations. After graduating as valedictorian from North Carolina's Shaw University in 1927, Baker...

Black History Facts February 5

Black History Facts February 5

Abernathy, Ralph David (ăbˈərnăthˌē) [key], 1926–90, American civil-rights leader, b. Linden, Ala. A Baptist minister, he helped Martin Luther King, Jr., organize the Montgomery bus boycott (1955).

Black History Facts February 5

Abernathy, Ralph David (ăbˈərnăthˌē) [key], 1926–90, American civil-rights leader, b. Linden, Ala. A Baptist minister, he helped Martin Luther King, Jr., organize the Montgomery bus boycott (1955).

Black History Facts February 4

Black History Facts February 4

In 1992, Dr. Mae Jemison became the first African American woman to go into space aboard the space shuttle Endeavor. During her 8-day mission she worked with U.S. and Japanese...

Black History Facts February 4

In 1992, Dr. Mae Jemison became the first African American woman to go into space aboard the space shuttle Endeavor. During her 8-day mission she worked with U.S. and Japanese...

Black History Facts February 3

Black History Facts February 3

In 1940, Hattie McDaniel was the first African-American performer to win an Academy Award (the film industry`s highest honor) for her portrayal of a loyal slave governess in Gone With...

Black History Facts February 3

In 1940, Hattie McDaniel was the first African-American performer to win an Academy Award (the film industry`s highest honor) for her portrayal of a loyal slave governess in Gone With...

Black History Facts February 2

Black History Facts February 2

The black population of the United States in 1870 was 4.8 million; in 2007, the number of black residents of the United States, including those of more than one race,...

Black History Facts February 2

The black population of the United States in 1870 was 4.8 million; in 2007, the number of black residents of the United States, including those of more than one race,...