Black History Everyday

Cynthia Cooper-Dyke is the first WNBA player to be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

Spike Lee born 3/20/57 is the first Black President of Cannes music Festival.

Something Good—Negro Kiss 1898 first recorded kiss between Black folks on film.

“Rhythm Nation 1814” by Janet Jackson was added to the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry as “audio treasures worthy of preservation”

Rev. Leo Edgerly in 1964 became the first Black Seminarian in California.

Clarence Frank first Black conductor in Bay Symphony of Houston’s 53 year history in 2021.

Pamela A. Smith first Black woman to lead the United States Park Police in its 230 year history.