Black History

Black History Inventors – May 7

May 7, 2019 By Preslaysa Leave a Comment

On May 7, 1878 JR Winters patented the fire escape.

Today in Black History – May 5

May 5, 2019 By Preslaysa Leave a Comment

Today in Black History – on May 5, 1865, Adam Clay Powell Sr. was born. Also today in 1905, the first issue of the Chicago Defender was released.

Adam Clayton Power Sr. — Adam Clayton Powell, Sr.

Today in Black History – the Freedom Riders

May 4, 2019 By Preslaysa Leave a Comment

Today in #BlackHistory, on May 4, 1961, thirteen Freedom Riders began a bus trip through the South. Their movement ended segregation in interstate transportation facilities

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Black History Today – James Brown & Sugar Ray Robinson

May 3, 2019 By Preslaysa Leave a Comment

Black History Today – On May 3, 1933, James Brown, The Godfather of Soul, was born. Also today in 1921, Sugar Ray Robinson, the middleweight champion, was born.

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Black History Figures – May 2

May 2, 2019 By Preslaysa Leave a Comment

Here’s your latest Black history figures post! Today in Black History, on May 2, 1844, Elijah “The Real McCoy”, an inventor and owner of over 50 patents was born.

Also today in 1920, the first game of the National Negro Baseball League was played in Indianapolis, IN.

Black History figures - May 2nd — Today in Black History for May 2nd

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Black Writers Today – Gwendolyn Brooks

May 1, 2019 By Preslaysa Leave a Comment

Featured Black Writers – Today we’re featuring Gwendolyn Brooks. On May 1, 1950, she became the first Black woman to win a Pulitzer Prize for her book of poetry, Annie Allen.

Black Writers - Gwendolyn Brooks — Gwendolyn Brooks

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Black History Facts – April 29

April 29, 2019 By Preslaysa Leave a Comment

Black history facts – Today in #BlackHistory on April 29, 1899 Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington was born. Also today in 1992, the L.A. Riots began. They were sparked by the acquittal of four White cops charged with beating Rodney King.

I’m now re-reading The Hate U Give (I first read it in 2017), and I can’t help but think about the story in light of today’s anniversary of the L.A. Riots. Art mirrors life.