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My Black History Calendar uses PUSH Notifications to Bring the Origin Stories of our Ancestors, Living Legends, and Important Events to Life!
Mahalia Jackson
October 26, 1911 – January 27, 1972 Singer / Recording Artist Born Mahala Jackson on this day, October [...]
Dr. Mary Frances Berry
Born February 17, 1938 Author / Historian / Lawyer / Academic Mary Frances Berry was born in Nashville, [...]
Lucy Craft Laney
April 13, 1854 – October 24, 1933 Educator Lucy Craft Laney was born free on April 13, 1854, [...]
Robert (Bobby) George Seale
Born October 22, 1936 Revolutionary / Author / Activist / Lecturer Bobby Seale was born Robert George Seale [...]
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.
John Birks (Dizzy) Gillespie
October 21, 1917 – January 6, 1993 Musician / Composer Dizzy Gillespie was born John Birks Gillespie on [...]
Peter Tosh (Winston H. McIntosh)
October 19, 1944 – September 11, 1987 Musician / Songwriter / Activist Peter Tosh was born Winston Hubert [...]
Evander Holyfield
Born October 19, 1962 Boxing Champion Evander Holyfield was born on this day, October 19, 1962, in Atmore, [...]
Dr. Halle Tanner Dillon Johnson
October 17, 1864 – April 26, 1901 Physician Dr. Halle Tanner Dillon Johnson was the first woman to [...]
Mary Eliza Church Terrell
September 23, 1863 – July 24, 1954 Educator / Activist An influential educator and activist, Mary Church Terrell [...]
Susie King Taylor
August 6, 1848 - October 6, 1912 Bondsperson / Educator / Nurse / Author Susie King Taylor was [...]
Rev. Alfred (Al) Charles Sharpton, Jr.
Born October 3, 1954 Clergy / Activist / Politician / Media Personality Alfred Charles Sharpton Jr. was born [...]
Gen. Colin Luther Powell
April 5, 1937 - October 18, 2021 Military Hero / Politician / Diplomat / Author Colin Luther Powell [...]
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.