Make It Yours!
My Black History Calendar Brings the Origin Stories of our Ancestors, Living Legends, and Important Events to Life!
The Black Panther Party
October 29, 1966 – October 30, 1966 The Story of the Origins and Founding of the Organization During [...]
Martha Minerva Franklin, RN
October 29, 1870 – September 26, 1968 Nurse / Activist Martha Minerva Franklin was born in New Milford, [...]
Leonard (Lenny) Randolph Wilkens
Born October 28, 1937 Basketball Player & Coach / Sportscaster Leonard (Lenny) Randolph Wilkens was born on this [...]
Mahalia Jackson
October 26, 1911 – January 27, 1972 Singer / Recording Artist Born Mahala Jackson on this day, October [...]
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!
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.