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!
Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Born March 3, 1962 Olympic Champion (USA) Jacqueline Joyner was born on this day, March 3, in 1962, [...]
The Rodney King Beating
March 3, 1991 Early in the morning, on this day, March 3, in 1991, Rodney Glen King, was [...]
Simon Estes
Born March 2, 1938 Opera Singer (Bass/Baritone) Simon Estes was born on this day, March 2, in 1938, [...]
Ralph Waldo Ellison
March 1, 1914– April 16, 1994 Author / Scholar / Literary Critic Ralph Waldo Ellison, named after Ralph [...]
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.
Thelonious Sphere Monk
October 10, 1917 – February 17, 1982 Jazz Pianist / Composer Thelonious Sphere Monk was born on October [...]
Dr. Samella Sanders Lewis
February 27, 1924 - May 27, 2022 Artist (Painter) / Art Historian Samella Sanders Lewis was [...]
Antoine “Fats” Domino, Jr.
February 26, 1928 – October 24, 2017 Recording Artist / Singer / Pianist Antoine Dominique Domino, Jr. was [...]
Hiram Rhodes Revels
September 27, 1827 – January 16, 1901 Politician / Minister / College Administrator Hiram Rhodes Revels was born [...]
Floyd Joy Mayweather, Jr.
Born February 24, 1977 Boxer / Boxing Promoter / Mogul Floyd Joy Mayweather Jr., was born Floyd Joy Sinclair, [...]
Dr. William E.B. Du Bois
February 23, 1868 – August 27, 1963 Author / Scholar / Educator / Activist William Edward Burghardt Du Bois [...]
Frances E. Watkins Harper
September 24, 1825 – February 22, 1911 Writer / Poet / Teacher / Speaker / Activist Frances Ellen Watkins [...]
Julius Winfield Erving II (Dr. J)
Born February 22, 1950 Basketball Player Julius Winfield Erving II was born, on this day, February 22, 1950, [...]
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.