Black History
For Love of Liberty – The Story of America\’s Black Patriots
Maryland Public Television has been re-airing a very informative and important accounting of blacks and their military contributions. The DC Voice is running this series in honor of African American History month. These are but excerpts from that series. Don\’t be cheated of the glory of our black patriots and look for the entire series
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Black Lives Matter during Black History Month with a Week of Action at Eastern Senior High School
Black History Month was conceptualized by American Historian Carter G. Woodson to preserve the culture and heritage of blacks in America. A tradition most celebrated in the United States during the calendar month of February. During the celebration of Black History Month, many people have an opportunity to learn of the marvelous contributions to America,
Famous Firsts: Marion Anderson
Marian Anderson (February 27, 1897 – April 8, 1993) was an American singer. Anderson was one of the most celebrated singers of the twentieth century. Anderson became an important figure in the struggle for black artists to overcome racial prejudice in the United States during the mid-twentieth century. In 1939, the Daughters of the American
Famous Firsts: Max Robinson
Maxie Cleveland \”Max\” Robinson, Jr. (May 1, 1939 – December 20, 1988) was an American broadcast journalist, most notably serving as co-anchor on ABC World News Tonight alongside Frank Reynolds and Peter Jennings from 1978 until 1983. Robinson is noted as the first African-American broadcast network news anchor in the United States. Robinson was a
Famous Firsts: Guy Bluford
Guion Stewart Bluford Jr., Ph.D. (born November 22, 1942), (Col, USAF, Ret.), is an American aerospace engineer, retired U.S. Air Force officer and fighter pilot, and former NASA astronaut, who was the first African American in space[1] (but not the first African American astronaut). Before becoming an astronaut, he was an officer in the U.S.
Famous Firsts: Frank Robinson
In 1975, Robinson became the first black manager in major league history. He managed the Cleveland Indians during the last two years of his playing career, compiling a 186–189 record. He went on to manage the San Francisco Giants, the Baltimore Orioles, and the Montreal Expos/Washington Nationals. Robinson was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame
Famous Firsts: Shirley Anita Chisholm
Shirley Anita Chisholm (November 30, 1924 – January 1, 2005) was an American politician, educator, and author. In 1968, she became the first black woman elected to the United States Congress, and she represented New York\’s 12th congressional district for seven terms from 1969 to 1983. In 1972, she became the first black candidate for
Famous Firsts: Dunbar High School
First Published: February 22, 2016 as First Class: Dunbar High School \”The story of Dunbar shows what can happen in spite of huge legal, societal, and professional hurdles. It shows what is possible when a group of people focus and band together to make something better. Dunbar shows what happens when a stable middle class
\”Black on the Frontline\”
February 25, 2010 We the people of the United States in order to form a more perfect union establish justice and tranquility to majority and will allow Negroes to become citizens in the midst of war. Inside Buffalo Reconstructing is an important piece of African American history and tells the story of the 92nd Buffalo