Little Known Black History Facts
Little Known Black History Fact: Cecile Kyenge
On April 17th, Cecile Kyenge was named Italy’s first black government Minister. Kyenge is Italy’s new Minister for Integration. She was born in the Congo…
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Little Known Black History Facts
Little Known Black History Fact: Jayne Kennedy
In 1970, Jayne Kennedy was the first black woman to win the crown of Miss Ohio. She advanced as one of the top 15 finalists…
Little Known Black History Facts
Little Known Black History Fact: Plantation Games
There were several games that black children of the plantation played even in the midst of oppression. The children had to play with things found…
Little Known Black History Facts
Little Known Black History Fact: Jayne Cortez, Poet
There It Is by Jayne Cortez (1982) And if we don’t fight if we don’t resist if we don’t organize and unify and get the…
Little Known Black History Facts
Little Known Black History Fact: Leo Branton, Jr.
Leo Branton, Jr. was the African American lawyer responsible for the acquittal of activist Angela Davis in 1972. Davis was on trial for murder, kidnapping…
Little Known Black History Facts
Little Known Black History Fact: Kevin Krigger
On April 6, 2013, horse jockey Kevin Krigger became the first black jockey to win the Santa Anita Derby in 76 years. The 29 year-old…
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Little Known Black History Fact: Halevy Hercules Simmons, Architect
Halevy Hercules Simmons, also known as Hal, is a little known black architect who built major projects like the historic Adam’s Mark Hotel in St.…
Little Known Black History Facts
Little Known Black History Fact: The Negro Motorist Green Book
The Negro Motorist Green Book was a publication released in 1936 that served as a guide to African American travelers. Because of the racist conditions…
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Little Known Black History Fact: Will Cannonball Jackman
He was referred to as the “Greatest Pitcher Never Known” and his name was Will “Cannonball” Jackman. Jackman joined the Boston Colored Giants in the…
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Little Known Black History Fact: Ann Petry
Award-winning author Ann Petry was the first African American woman writer to attain best seller status in the United States. Though born to a family…
