Black History Everyday

Louis Tompkins Wright was the 1st black on the surgical staff of a non-segregated hospital in New York City, 1919.

Misty Copeland is the 1st black woman to be promoted to principal dancer in American Ballet Theatre's 75-year history, 2015.

Tina Turner born Anna Mae Bullock in Nutbush, Tennessee. Now a Swiss citizen.

Imani means faith and is the 7th principle of Kwanzaa celebrated on January 1.

Kuumba means creativity and is the 6th principle of Kwanzaa celebrated on December 31.

Nia means purpose and is the 5th principle of Kwanzaa celebrated on December 30th.

Ujamaa means collective work and responsibility and is the 4th principle of Kwanzaa celebrated on December 29.