Black History On This Day January 31st

Jackie Robinson first modern African-American player born (1919 - 1972) Jackie Robinson born in Cairo, Georgia. Robinson...

Etta Moten becomes the first black star to perform at the White House (1934) Etta Moten sings for President Roosevelt at a...

First Black to command a U.S. warship. (1962) Lt. Comdr. Samuel L. Gravely assumed command of...

Actress Kerry Washington born (1977) Actress Kerry Washington born in The Bronx, New...

Doug Williams, the first African American quarterback to play in a Super Bowl game (1988) Doug Williams becomes the first African American...