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This Date in African American History:
1902
Music
  Blanche Calloway, bandleader and much more
*Blanche Calloway was born on this date in 1902.
1944
Literature
  A special author, Alice Walker. . .
*This date marks the birth of Alice Walker in 1944.
1943
Music
  Barbara Lewis, a smooth singer
*Barbara Lewis was born on this date in 1943.
1907
Education
  Hazel B. Williams educated many in Kansas City!
*Hazel Browne Williams was born on this date in 1907.
1966
Science/Business/ Medicine
  The Maryland Freedom Union created!
On this date in 1966, the Maryland Freedom Workers was formed.
1907
Sports/Outdoors
  Charles Anderson, the father of Black aviation . . .
*Charles Anderson was born this date in 1907.
1954
Science/Business/ Medicine
  Winners never quit, Christopher Gardner!
*Christopher Gardner was born on this date in 1954.

Today's Poetry or Lyrics:

Love   DID THIS HAPPEN TO YOUR MOTHER?
DID YOUR SISTER THROW UP A LOT? by Alice Walker.

I love a man who is not worth my love. Did this h...

 

 
 

    

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