On April 19 in Black History...
In 1916, nurse, activist and administrator, Mary Elizabeth Lancaster Carnegie was born.
In 1866, Slaves were freed in Washington, DC.
In 1914, politician and social worker Cora Brown was born. Brown was the first African- American woman in the United States to be elected to the state senate.
On April 18 in Black History...
In 1980, Zimbabwe Rhodesia regained its independence as Zimbabwe. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Zimbabwe
In 1864, Hampton University was founded.
In 1977, Alex Haley, author of "Roots" was awarded the Pulitzer Prize.
In 1955, Bill Russell was named coach of the Boston Celtics basketball team and became the first Black to coach an established team in professional athletics.
1955 - James B. Parsons was named chief judge of the Federal District Court in Chicago and became the first Black to hold that position.
In 1980, reggae singer, Robert Nesta Marley, performed at Zimbabwe Independence Celebration.
In 1877, the
American Nicodemus Town Company was founded by six African American
settlers in northwestern Kansas. The town would be settled later in the
year.
In 1904, comedian Pigmeat Markham was born.
In 1906, blues singer, Little Brother Montgomery was born.
In 1881, actor and producer, Noble Johnson was born.
In 1813, physician and abolitionist, James McCune Smith was born.
In 1904, comedian Pigmeat Markham was born.
In 1906, blues singer, Little Brother Montgomery was born.
In 1881, actor and producer, Noble Johnson was born.
In 1813, physician and abolitionist, James McCune Smith was born.
In 1990 - Playwright August Wilson won his second Pulitzer Prize for drama with the play "The Piano Lesson."
In 1758, Francis Williams, the first U.S. Black college graduate, published a poem book in Latin.
In 1843, Theophilus Gould Steward was born in Gouldtown, New Jersey. He was a black clergyman, teacher, and author.
In 1911, Isaiah Newman was born in Darlington County, SC. He was an African-American clergyman and civil rights leader.
In 1872, Activist William Monroe Trotter was born.
In 1823, Jurist Mifflin Gibbs was born. Gibbs became the nation's first African American judge in 1873. From 1850-1858, he served as U.S. consul to Madagascar.
On April 16 in Black History...
In 1973, Leila Smith Foley became the first African-American woman to be elected Major of a U.S. city, Taft, Oklahoma.
In 1758, Francis Williams, the first U.S. Black college graduate, published a poem book in Latin.
In 1843, Theophilus Gould Steward was born in Gouldtown, New Jersey. He was a black clergyman, teacher, and author.
In 1911, Isaiah Newman was born in Darlington County, SC. He was an African-American clergyman and civil rights leader.
In 1872, Activist William Monroe Trotter was born.
In 1823, Jurist Mifflin Gibbs was born. Gibbs became the nation's first African American judge in 1873. From 1850-1858, he served as U.S. consul to Madagascar.
On April 16 in Black History...
In 1973, Leila Smith Foley became the first African-American woman to be elected Major of a U.S. city, Taft, Oklahoma.
In 1924, Don Redman performed the first recorded scat vocals while a member of Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra. Scat singing is an improvised vocal instrumentation composed of nonsense syllables. Don Redman scatted a few bars of "My Papa Doesn't Two-Time No Time," recorded in New York by Columbia. Although Louis Armstrong is generally credited with having recorded the first scat vocals, Don Redman actually preceded him by two years.
On April 15 in Black History...
In 1959, African Freedom Day is declared at the All-African People's Conference in Accra, Ghana.
In 1928, Norma Merrick Sklarek, the first licensed woman architect in the U.S. and the first African American woman to become a fellow in the American Institute of Architects, born.
In 1919 - Sculptor Elizabeth Catlett was born in Washington, DC.
In 1899 - Asa Philip Randoplh , founder of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, was born in Crescent City, Florida.
In 1896, Booker T. Washington received an honorary degree from Harvard University.
On April 6 in Black History…In 1846, the Dred Scott case was filed.
In 1937, Billy Dee Williams was born.
In 1830, James Augustine Healy, first Black roman catholic bishop in America was born.
In 1798, Pioneer/Fur Trader James Beckworth was born.
In 1905, pediatrician William Warrick Cardozo was born. Cardozo is well known for his research on sickle cell anemia.
On April 5 in Black History…
In 1977, Inventor Gertrude Downing invented the corner cleaner attachment.
In 1856, Booker T. Washington was born.
In 1928, Poet Maya Angelou was born.
On April 3 in Black History… In 1984, Coach John Thompson of Georgetown University becomes the first Black coach to win the NCAA basketball tournament.
In 1918, Charles White, renowned artist was born in Chicago, IL.
On April 2 in Black History… In 1868, Hampton University was established.
In 1854, Augustus Tolton, one of America's first Black Catholic Priest was born in Ralls County, Missouri.
In 1895, Alberta Hunter, Blues singer was born in Memphis, TN. She became an immediate success and as her reputation grew she appeared in nightclubs with such American jazz musicians as King Oliver, Louis Armstrong, and Fats Waller. She also performed on Broadway and in 1921 she made her first record. Hunter's best-known song was "Downhearted Blues" (1922), which she wrote. In 1923, American blues singer Bessie Smith recorded the song and it became widely known. In 1927, Hunter traveled to London, where she sang opposite American singer Paul Robeson in the British premiere of the musical "Showboat" by American composer Jerome Kern. Hunter subsequently sang in Holland, Denmark, and France. She was the first singer to perform American blues music in Europe. During World War II (1939-1945) and the Korean War (1950-1953), Hunter toured the world in military entertainment shows. Read more about Alberta here: http://aaregistry.org/historic_events/view/blues-singer-twentieth-century-alberta-hunter
In 1897, Lucille Bogen was born in Birmingham, AL. http://aaregistry.org/historic_events/view/lucille-bogen-sang-it-it-was
In 1939 - Marvin Gaye was born in Washington, DC.
On April 1 in Black History…
In 1966 - World Festival of Black Art, Through the 24th, First world festival of Black art held in Dakar, Senegal. One of the largest delegations came from Black America.
In 1929 - Atlanta University created, Morehouse College, Spelman College and Atlanta University affiliated, creating a new Atlanta University. John Hope of Morehouse College, was named president.
In 1905 - Clara Hale, founder of the Hale House, was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Hale founded Hale House, a home for infant children of drug addicts located in Harlem, NY.
In 1949, Gil Scott Heron was born on this date in 1949. He was an African-American poet, lyricist, musician, and activist.
On April 15 in Black History...
In 1959, African Freedom Day is declared at the All-African People's Conference in Accra, Ghana.
In 1928, Norma Merrick Sklarek, the first licensed woman architect in the U.S. and the first African American woman to become a fellow in the American Institute of Architects, born.
In 1919 - Sculptor Elizabeth Catlett was born in Washington, DC.
In 1899 - Asa Philip Randoplh , founder of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, was born in Crescent City, Florida.
In 1896, Booker T. Washington received an honorary degree from Harvard University.
On April 6 in Black History…In 1846, the Dred Scott case was filed.
In 1937, Billy Dee Williams was born.
In 1830, James Augustine Healy, first Black roman catholic bishop in America was born.
In 1798, Pioneer/Fur Trader James Beckworth was born.
In 1905, pediatrician William Warrick Cardozo was born. Cardozo is well known for his research on sickle cell anemia.
On April 5 in Black History…
In 1977, Inventor Gertrude Downing invented the corner cleaner attachment.
In 1856, Booker T. Washington was born.
On April 4 in Black History…
In 1968, Senegal became an independent country.In 1928, Poet Maya Angelou was born.
On April 3 in Black History… In 1984, Coach John Thompson of Georgetown University becomes the first Black coach to win the NCAA basketball tournament.
In 1918, Charles White, renowned artist was born in Chicago, IL.
On April 2 in Black History… In 1868, Hampton University was established.
In 1854, Augustus Tolton, one of America's first Black Catholic Priest was born in Ralls County, Missouri.
In 1895, Alberta Hunter, Blues singer was born in Memphis, TN. She became an immediate success and as her reputation grew she appeared in nightclubs with such American jazz musicians as King Oliver, Louis Armstrong, and Fats Waller. She also performed on Broadway and in 1921 she made her first record. Hunter's best-known song was "Downhearted Blues" (1922), which she wrote. In 1923, American blues singer Bessie Smith recorded the song and it became widely known. In 1927, Hunter traveled to London, where she sang opposite American singer Paul Robeson in the British premiere of the musical "Showboat" by American composer Jerome Kern. Hunter subsequently sang in Holland, Denmark, and France. She was the first singer to perform American blues music in Europe. During World War II (1939-1945) and the Korean War (1950-1953), Hunter toured the world in military entertainment shows. Read more about Alberta here: http://aaregistry.org/historic_events/view/blues-singer-twentieth-century-alberta-hunter
In 1897, Lucille Bogen was born in Birmingham, AL. http://aaregistry.org/historic_events/view/lucille-bogen-sang-it-it-was
In 1939 - Marvin Gaye was born in Washington, DC.
On April 1 in Black History…
In 1966 - World Festival of Black Art, Through the 24th, First world festival of Black art held in Dakar, Senegal. One of the largest delegations came from Black America.
In 1929 - Atlanta University created, Morehouse College, Spelman College and Atlanta University affiliated, creating a new Atlanta University. John Hope of Morehouse College, was named president.
In 1905 - Clara Hale, founder of the Hale House, was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Hale founded Hale House, a home for infant children of drug addicts located in Harlem, NY.
In 1949, Gil Scott Heron was born on this date in 1949. He was an African-American poet, lyricist, musician, and activist.
http://experiencinghistory.blogspot.com/2011/05/gil-scott-heron-voice-of-black-culture.html
Check out these sites are where I get many of the daily black history info:
http://aaregistry.org/
http://www.blackfacts.com/
http://www.dayinblackhistory.com/
http://www.wikipedia.org
Check out these sites are where I get many of the daily black history info:
http://aaregistry.org/
http://www.blackfacts.com/
http://www.dayinblackhistory.com/
http://www.wikipedia.org
