Little Known Black History Facts

Little Known Black History Fact: Bessie Stringfield

Bessie Stringfield lived her live on the edge and made her mark as the first Black woman motorcyclist to travel…
Little Known Black History Fact: Togo West, Jr.

The late Togo West Jr. was a high-ranking official in the administration of President Bill Clinton. West served as both…
Little Known Black History Fact: Charlotte Maxeke

The late Charlotte Maxeke is not a well-known figure outside her homeland of South Africa, but on this day in…
Little Known Black History Fact: Solidarity Day

The Poor People’s Campaign was the brainchild of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and SCLC, which was then led by Ralph…
Little Known Black History Fact: Doc Rivers

Glenn “Doc” Rivers joined a handful of Black NBA head coaches to lead his team to the championship 10 years…
Little Known Black History Fact: Natalie Hinderas

The late Natalie Hinderas was one of the first Black classical musicians to establish themselves in that world. Today is…
Little Known Black History Fact: Marla Gibbs

Marla Gibbs has graced the small and big screen in a career that spans more than four decades and counting.…
Little Known Black History Fact: Eleanor Holmes Norton

    Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton has represented the District of Columbia in the U.S. House of Representatives since 1991.…
Little Known Black History Fact: Richard Allen

Bishop Richard Allen, the founder of the A.M.E. Church, was a hero to many and a bust erected in his…
Little Known Black History Fact: JFK ‘Civil Rights’ Speech

While President John F. Kennedy became a symbol of civil rights after his assassination, that wasn’t always the case for the…
Little Known Black History Fact: Odunde Festival

The annual Odunde Festival in South Philadelphia has grown from a small gathering of African-Americans to celebrate their African heritage,…
Little Known Black History Fact: Jabal Mansur Nurridin

Jalal Mansur Nurridin gained fame as a member of the spoken-word collective The Last Poets and went on to a…