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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!
Grace Melzia Bumbry
January 4, 1937 - May 7, 2023 Opera Singer (Mezzo-Soprano & Soprano) Grace Melzia Bumbry was [...]
Arsenio Hall
Born February 12, 1956 Actor / Comedian / Media Personality / Writer / Producer Arsenio Hall was born [...]
The Moors
January 2, 1492 The Story of the War of Granada If the term “Moor” seems familiar but confusing, [...]
The Emancipation Proclamation
January 1, 1863 The Story Behind This Significant Moment On September 22, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln issued the [...]
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.
Odetta (Holmes)
December 31, 1930 – December 2, 2008 Musician / Singer / Actress / Activist The name Odetta is probably unfamiliar [...]
George Thomas Downing
December 30, 1819 – July 21, 1903 Restauranteur / Abolitionist George Thomas Downing was born on this day, [...]
Thomas (Tom) Bradley
December 29, 1917 – September 29, 1998 Police Officer / Attorney / Politician (38th Mayor of Los Angeles) Thomas Bradley [...]
Earl Kenneth (“Fatha”) Hines
December 28, 1903 – April 22, 1983 Musician (Pianist) / Bandleader / Recording Artist Earl Kenneth Hines is [...]
Ruth Carol Taylor
December 27, 1932 - May 12, 2023 Registered Nurse / Flight Attendant When boarding an airplane today, oftentimes, [...]
Reginald “Reggie” Howard White
December 19, 1961 – December 26, 2004 Professional Athlete (American Football) Reginald "Reggie" Howard White was born in [...]
Cabell “Cab” Calloway III
December 25, 1907 – November 18, 1994 Entertainer (Bandleader / Singer / Dancer / Actor / Author) / [...]
Octavia Victoria Rogers Albert
December 24, 1853 – August 19, 1889 Author (Biographer) She was born Octavia Victoria Rogers on this day, [...]
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.