Black History Facts were like the daily news in my household as a child. My minor in African American Studies makes so much sense now… Each year, my mom, Rene’, creates a family group chat to share facts in Feburary.
Here are the 12 black history facts she’s shared as of today, February 12th. Digest, enjoy, and a special thanks to my amazing Mother/ featured writer!
2/1/23 – George Crum
George Crum created the potato chip, I wish I could personally thank him!
2/2/23 – Granville T. Woods
Granville T. Woods created over 60 patents! His most notable allows traveling trains to communicate with one another.
2/3/23 – John Carlos
John Carlos made history by raising his black-gloved fists at the 1968 Olympics, where he won first place!
2/4/23 – Muhammed Ali
More than a boxer, Ali devoted time and money to black social issues. Often credited as “the most famous black man ever“.
2/5/23 – Tice Davids
Tice Davids was a runaway slave who coined the term, “underground railroad”. He escaped to freedom!
2/6/23 – Paul Williams
Paul Williams was a brilliant architect who mastered the art of drawing upside down. Why? He’d have to sit across from, not next to white clients.
2/7/23 – Bayard Rustin
The man who really organized the March on Washington with Dr. King. Due to being a gay black man, he was forced to work behind the scenes of the equality movement.
2/8/23 – Jesse Owens
An outstanding track athlete, Owens set a world record at the 1936 Olympics.
2/9/23 – Alice Coachman
The first black woman to win an Olympic gold medal!
2/10/23 – Nat King Cole
A gifted singer and also the first Black entertainer with their own TV series.
2/11/23 – Mo’ne Davis
A famous Baseball Player and currently, a student at the prestigious HBCU, Spelman.
2/12/23 – Angela Davis
Once wanted by the FBI, the beautiful Angela Davis is now a professor and activist. Her story is phenomenal, please take the time to do additional research.
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