Black History Everyday

Letitia “Tish” James born 1958, a black woman is the 1st woman and person of color to be elected NY Attorney General, 2018.

Shirley Chisholm 1st black woman to serve in the U.S. Congress, 1968.

Dick Gregory was the 1st black comedian to successfully cross over to white audiences, appearing on television and putting out comedy record albums,…

Dr. Maulana Karenga, né Ron Karenga, is the black creator of the pan-African and African-American holiday of Kwanzaa, 1966.  

Ira Aldridge is the only black actor among the 33 actors of the English stage honored with bronze plaques at the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre…

Ayanna Pressley, 1st black woman elected to Congress from MA, 2018.