Make It Yours!
My Black History Calendar uses PUSH Notifications to Bring the Origin Stories of our Ancestors, Living Legends, and Important Events to Life!
Robert Lee Elder
July 14, 1915 - November 28, 2021 Athlete (Golf) One of ten children, Robert Lee Elder was born [...]
Shirley Anita Chisholm
November 30, 1924 – January 1, 2005 Politician / Author Shirley Chisholm was born Shirley Anita St. Hill [...]
William (Bill) H. Cosby Jr., EdD.
Born July 12, 1937 Comedian / Actor / Author William Henry Cosby Junior was born on this day, [...]
Mattiwilda Dobbs
July 11, 1925 – December 8, 2015 Musician / Singer / Entertainer Mattiwilda Dobbs was born on this [...]
Our History At Our Fingertips
What Was Their Path to Cultural Significance? How Did They Become Who They Are? What Happened On This Day? Find Out Now!
A Narrated Guide to an Endless Volume of Black History Stories for Families, Friends, and Followers of Any Background.
Dr. Mary Jane McLeod Bethune
July 10, 1875 – May 18, 1955 Educator / Activist / Philanthropist / Political Adviser Mary Jane McLeod was [...]
Orenthal James (OJ) Simpson
July 9, 1947 - April 10, 2024 Football Player / Media Personality / Controversial Figure The [...]
Alyce Faye Wattleton
Born July 8, 1943 Activist / Administrator / Nurse / Author Alyce Faye Wattleton was born on this [...]
Margaret Abigail Walker Alexander
July 7, 1915 – November 30, 1998 Poet / Author Margaret Abigail Walker was born on this day, [...]
Anna Arnold Hedgeman
July 5, 1899 – January 17, 1990 Politician / Educator / Author Anna Arnold was born in Marshalltown, [...]
Louis Daniel Armstrong
August 4, 1901* – July 6, 1971 Musician / Singer / Entertainer Louis Armstrong was born on August [...]
Prince Hall
1735 – 1807 Fraternal Leader / Abolitionist Prince Hall was known for his role in creating Black Freemasonry, [...]
Denmark Vesey (aka Telemaque)
1767 — July 2, 1822 Carpenter / Clergyman / Abolitionist / Revolutionary Denmark Vesey was born into slavery [...]
The calendar contains stories from people of all walks of life, representing a countless number of professions. All of whom have made a meaningful contribution to the world, and especially to the black diaspora.