Little Known Black History Facts

Little Known Black History Fact: Paul Winfield

Over the course of his career, the late Paul Winfield was a critically acclaimed actor who was just the third…
Little Known Black History Fact: Loretta Lynch

Loretta Lynch made history in April 2015 when she was sworn in as the United States Attorney General, becoming the…
Little Known Black History Fact: Harold Ford, Sr.

Harold Ford Sr. owns the distinction of being the first Black politician to represent the state of Tennessee for the…
Little Known Black History Fact: Taj Mahal

Henry Saint Clair Fredricks, better known to the world as blues musician Taj Mahal, celebrates a birthday today. The Grammy…
Little Known Black History Fact: Chuck Barksdale

The R&B world is in mourning after news that Chuck Barksdale, a founding member of The Dells, has died. The…
Little Known Black History Fact: Emmitt Smith

Emmitt Smith has achieved a number of milestones on the football field as a member of the Dallas Cowboys, and…
Little Known Black History Fact: Sidney Bechet

Among the great pantheon of New Orleans Jazz artists, Sidney Bechet is rightfully near the top of that group of…
Little Known Black History Fact: Carolyn L. Robertson

Dr. Carolyn L. Robertson Payton is the first woman and first Black director of the Peace Corps. As a leading…
Little Known Black History Fact: “I’ll Always Love My Mama”

Mother’s Day is fast approaching this coming Sunday and families around the nation will honor the mothers in their lives…
Little Known Black History Fact: James Derham

Although there are varying accounts, James Derham is recognized as American’s first Black physician. His exact birthday isn’t known but…
Little Known Black History Fact: Mary Lou Williams

Mary Lou Williams was a jazz pianist who performed with and arranged songs for several jazz legends in her time.…
Little Known Black History Fact: Mary Mahoney

Mary Mahoney made history by becoming the first Black woman to complete nursing training in America in 1879. The Boston,…