Make It Yours!
My Black History Calendar Brings the Origin Stories of our Ancestors, Living Legends, and Important Events to Life!
Helen Fọláṣadé (Sadé) Adu
Born January 16, 1959 Singer / Songwriter / Actress / Icon Sadé is more than just a singer. [...]
Deborah “Debbie” Kaye Allen
Born January 16, 1950 Artist (Actress / Dancer / Choreographer / Director / Producer / Singer) Deborah “Debbie” [...]
Bridget “Biddy” Mason
August 15, 1818 – January 15, 1891 Nurse / Entrepreneur / Mogul / Philanthropist Biddy Mason is one [...]
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968 Clergy / Activist / Icon Born as Michael King Jr. on [...]
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!
LL Cool J (James Todd Smith)
Born January 14, 1968 Recording Artist / Producer / Actor / Author LL Cool J was born James [...]
(Lawrence) Douglas Wilder
Born January 17, 1931 Soldier / Attorney / Politician (66th Governor of Virginia) / Author Lawrence Douglas Wilder is the [...]
Bass Reeves
July 1838 – January 12, 1910 Law Enforcement Officer (US Marshal) Bass Reeves was one of the first [...]
Mary Ellen Pleasant
August 19, 1814 – January 11, 1904 Entrepreneur / Business Mogul / Philanthropist / Abolitionist Mary Ellen Pleasant [...]
Maestro (Charles) Dean Dixon
January 10, 1915 – November 3, 1976 Musician / Conductor Charles Dean Dixon was born on this day, [...]
Earl Gilbert Graves, Sr.
January 9, 1935 – April 6, 2020 Entrepreneur / Philanthropist / Publisher Earl Graves, Sr. was an entrepreneur, philanthropist, [...]
Colonel Charles Young
March 12, 1864 – January 8, 1922 Military Hero (“Buffalo Soldiers”) / Diplomat As a soldier and diplomat, [...]
Dorothy Lavinia Brown, M.D.
January 7, 1914 – June 13, 2004 Surgeon / Politician Dr. Dorothy Lavinia Brown (Dr. D) was a surgeon, [...]
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.