People, Locations, Episodes

Today’s Stories

• Alondra Nelson, Academic Policy Administrator born.
• Vivian Dandridge, Singer, Dancer and Actress born.
• Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States, a story
• Paul Chambers, Jazz Bassist born.
• Byron Allen, Entertainment Businessman, born
• Israel Dresner, Rabbi, and Activist born
• The Battle of Grahamstown Occurs
• Black History And American Urban Renewal, a story
• The Act For The Government and Protection of Indians is Enacted
• Homer Roberts, Businessman born
• The Akan African Community, a story
• The Hyers Sisters Debut On Stage
• The First Baptist Church of St. Louis is Founded
• Cathy Hughes, Media Entrepreneur born
• Green For All (Environment Organization) is Founded
• Charley Patton, Blues Musician born
• Benjamin Brawley, Educator, and Author born
• Georgia Taylor, Jubilee Singer born
• Langston, Oklahoma is Founded
• Norman Hill, Labor Activist born
• Goree Island, ‘The Door of No Return,’ a story
• Charles Mingus, Bassist, and Composer born