| 1880 Theatre/the Arts | Entertainer, Aida Overton Walker. . . *On this date we recall Aida Overton Walker, born in 1880 | ||||
| 1894 Science/Business/ Medicine | Mary Dawson supported Black opera. . . *On this date in 1894, Mary Dawson was born | ||||
| 1760 Religion | Richard Allen, Bishop, AME's first leader! *On this date in 1760, Richard Allen was born in Philadelphia | ||||
| 1913 Science/Business/ Medicine | Oliver Harrington was a cartoonist pioneer *This date marks the birth of Oliver Harrington in 1913 | ||||
| 1817 Abolitionist | Frederick Douglass, tireless humanitarian. *Frederick Douglass was born on this date in 1817 | ||||
| 1926 Science/Business/ Medicine | Moneta Sleet, photographer of excellence. . . *On this date 1926, Moneta Sleet was born | ||||
| 1946 Film/TV | A complete entertainer, Gregory Hines! *The birth of Gregory Hines is marked on this date in 1946 | ||||
| 1874 Science/Business/ Medicine | Charlotta Bass, newspaper publisher, politician. *This date in 1874 marks the birthday of Charlotta Amanda Bass | ||||
| 1950 Sports/Outdoors | The NBA, African Americans love this game! *Professional Basketball is entering its All-Star break and on this date we look at its black history | ||||
| 1991 Science/Business/ Medicine | The SuperSoaker® water gun patented . . . *On this date in 1991, the SuperSoaker® water gun was patented | ||||
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Sunday, February 14, 2010
This Day in African American History Feb 14
Labels:
American,
Arts,
Frederick Douglass,
Gregory Hines,
Literature,
Opera,
Richard Allen,
World Literature
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