Little Known Black History Facts

Little Known Black History Fact: Garner v. Louisiana

Among the many important cases future Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall argued in front of the nation’s High Court, “Garner…
Little Known Black History Facts: Ralph Bunche

On December 10, 1950, political scientist and diplomat Ralph Bunche became the first African-American to win the Nobel Peace Prize.…
Little Known Black History Fact: Charles ‘Chuck’ Harrison

The late Charles “Chuck” Harrison is one of the most important industrial designers of his time, and items that he’s…
Little Known Black History Fact: Harriet Smith Bowers Duterte

Henrietta Smith Bowers Duterte became the nation’s first Black female undertaker 160 years ago. Along with this historic feat, Duterte…
Little Known Black History Fact: Lt. Col. Charity Adams Earley

The late Lt. Col. Charity Adams Earley made history in 1945 as an officer for the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps,…
Little Known Black History Fact: Edward ‘Duke’ Ellington

Edward “Duke” Ellington’s time as the house band leader for Harlem’s Cotton Club began on December 4, 1927 and lasted four…
Little Known Black History Fact: Andre Ware

Andre Ware made college football history on December 2, 1989 when he won the coveted Heisman Trophy. The University of…
LIttle Known Black History Fact: Barbados Independence

From 1865 to 1966, the island nation of Barbados was occupied and colonized by the British and English. On November…
Little Known Black History Fact: Pearl Primus

The late Pearl Primus was a dancer, choreographer, and anthropologist who helped bring the beauty of African dance to American…
LIttle Known Black History Fact: John Stanford

In his short time as Seattle Public School’s first Black superintendent, Gen. John Stanford made a significant impact, especially on…
Little Known Black History Month: Dr. Olivia J. Hooker

Dr. Olivia J. Hooker turned 103 years of age this past February and in that same month in 1945, she…
Little Known Black History Facts: National Medical Association

The National Medical Association was founded on November 26, 1895 in Atlanta, Ga. Today it is known as the National…