This Day

This Day in History: The Million Man March

On October 16, 1995, hundreds of thousands of Black men filled the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

Oct 16

This Day in History: October 16th

When Tommie Smith and John Carlos lined up on the starting blocks at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, they knew the 200-meter sprint to the…

Oct 16

This Day in History: October 15th

William Hastie Nominated To U.S.

Oct 15

Neo Soul Legend D'Angelo Dies at 51

Legendary soul singer D’Angelo has passed away.

Oct 14

This Day in History: October 14th

On this day in 1964, Dr.

Oct 14

This Day in History: Indigenous Peoples’ Day

In January 2021, President Joe Biden became the first president in American history to formally recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

Oct 13

This Day in History: October 13th

Inventor Garrett Morgan patented a respiratory device that would later serve as the blueprint for World War I gas masks also known as a “safety hood…

Oct 13

Did You Know Comedian and Activist Dick Gregory Was Born on This Day?

This Day In History: October 12th

Oct 12

This Day in History: October 11th

On October 11, 1865, the quiet town of Morant Bay, Jamaica, hundreds of Jamaicans, led by Baptist preacher Paul Bogle, marched to the courthouse…

Oct 11

This Day in History: October 9th

Uganda gained its independence on October 9, 1962.

Oct 9

This Day in History: October 8th

The First African Woman To Receive The Nobel Peace Prize

Oct 8

This Day in History: October 7th

“The Negroes are a colorful race.

Oct 7

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