• June 10
1760—Several sources list this at the birthday of Richard Allen—founder of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Other sources give his birth date...
• June 10
1760—Several sources list this at the birthday of Richard Allen—founder of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Other sources give his birth date...
Lorraine Hansberry
• March 11
1874—Charles Sumner, one of the greatest White heroes of Black history, dies at age 63. Sumner became involved in politics as...
When Black people are honored for excelling in elite white spaces, the author argues it effectively discounts Black genius that was already there.
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• FEBRUARY 25
1851—The first Black Women’s Rights Convention is held in Akron, Ohio. The keynote speaker was anti-slavery activist Sojourner Truth.
1966—Constance Baker Motley becomes...