Black History Month

February 27: Wilma Rudolph 4 min read

• African-American history
• Black History Month
• Sports
• Track

February 27: Wilma Rudolph

Ronald Bunn 11 months ago

A Daily Journey Through Black History Month The Fastest Woman in the World Story Wilma Rudolph faced severe health challenges from an early age, including... Read More

February 26: Sidney Poitier 4 min read

• African-American history
• Black History Month
• Theatre

February 26: Sidney Poitier

Ronald Bunn 11 months ago

The First Black Leading Man in Hollywood A Daily Journey Through Black History Month Story The historic Academy Award win in 1963 for Lilies of... Read More

February 25: Paul Robeson 4 min read

• African-American history
• Black History Month
• Classical
• Music
• Opera
• Opera
• Theatre

February 25: Paul Robeson

Ronald Bunn 11 months ago

Cultural Icon and Activist A Daily Journey Through Black History Month Story Paul Robeson was a true Renaissance man whose multifaceted talents and deep commitment... Read More

February 24: Katherine Johnson 2 min read

• African-American history
• Black History Month
• Inventors and Influential Figures

February 24: Katherine Johnson

Ronald Bunn 11 months ago

A Daily Journey Through Black History Month Breaking Barriers in Space Story Katherine Johnson, a pioneering mathematician at NASA, played a crucial role in advancing... Read More

February 23: Marian Anderson 2 min read

• African-American history
• Black History Month
• Classical
• Opera

February 23: Marian Anderson

Ronald Bunn 11 months ago

A Daily Journey Through Black History Month The Voice of the Movement Story Marian Anderson, a world-renowned contralto, was a trailblazer who shattered racial barriers... Read More

February 22: Berry Gordy 2 min read

• African-American history
• Black History Month
• Founder
• Music

February 22: Berry Gordy

Ronald Bunn 11 months ago

A Daily Journey Through Black History Month The Godfather of Black Music Story Berry Gordy, born in 1929 in Detroit, Michigan, is the visionary founder... Read More

February 20: Duke Ellington 2 min read

• African-American history
• Black History Month
• Jazz
• Music

February 20: Duke Ellington

Ronald Bunn 11 months ago

A Daily Journey Through Black History Month The Icon of Jazz Composition Story Duke Ellington, born in 1899, is widely regarded as one of the... Read More

February 21: Fannie Lou Hamer 1 min read

• African-American history
• Black History Month
• Politics

February 21: Fannie Lou Hamer

Ronald Bunn 11 months ago 2

A Daily Journey Through Black History Month “The Feminist and Civil Rights Icon” Story On February 26, 1963, Fannie Lou Hamer gave her famous testimony... Read More