Gladys West
Shout out to the good sis, Dr. Gladys West, for keeping us on the right track since 1956. Born in
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Alex Haley
Today we celebrate Alex Haley 📚 ! Most notably known for his novel ‘Roots: The Saga of an American Family’
Jean Baptiste Pointe Du Sable
Today we recognize Jean-Baptiste Pointe Du Sable. Jean-Baptiste was a black, pioneer, trader, and founder of Chicago. He was born
Henry Brown
Have you ever heard of Henry “Box” Brown? Henry was a slave in Virginia in the early 19th century who
Sam Cooke
American singer-songwriter Sam Cook, known by his stage name Sam Cooke, was born January 22, 1931. Like most artist in
Annie Turnbo
Annie Minerva Turnbo Malone was recorded as one of America’s first women Millionaires of the 20th century. Much like our
C.R. Paterson & Sons
You say Henry Ford I say C.R. Paterson & Sons Company. C.R. Paterson & Sons Company was founded by Charles
African Americans and The Vote: Medgar Evers
Medgar Evers, born July 2nd, 1925, was a WWII veteran and civil right’s activist. He went overseas to fight for
African Americans and the Vote: Fannie Lou Hamer
Today we celebrate African American voting rights activist, Fannie Lou Hamer. Born in 1917 the 20th child of sharecroppers in
Float Like A Butterfly, Sting Like Ali
Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr., better known as Muhammad “The Greatest” Ali, was a philanthropist, social activist, and of course heavy
The Re-Education... 