Sunday, February 5, 2012
Black History Facts
Lonnie G. Johnson, an engineer who performed spacecraft system design for NASA, invented the Super Soaker water gun — the number one selling toy in America in 1991.
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Black History Facts
"Howlin' Wolf" was one of the most important blues singers, songwriters and musicians, influencing popular rock groups like The Beatles. Unlike many blues artists, Howlin' Wolf maintained financial success throughout his life, and held a stable marriage.
Friday, February 3, 2012
Black History Facts
Writer Maya Angelou worked as the first black female streetcar conductor in San Francisco, California, before graduating from high school.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Black History Facts
In 1965, comedian Bill Cosby became the first African-American to star in a network television show when he co-starred with Robert Culp in the action-adventure show, I Spy.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Black History Facts
Muhammad Ali, the self-proclaimed "greatest boxer of all time" was originally named after his father, who was named after the 19th century abolitionist and politician Cassius Marcellus Clay.
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