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Sunday, February 10, 2013
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Black History Facts
In 1993, Maya Angelou recited her poem "On the Pulse of Morning" at President Bill Clinton's inauguration. She was the first poet to do an inaugural recitation since Robert Frost spoke for President John F. Kennedy in 1961.
Friday, February 8, 2013
Black History Facts
Marian Anderson, a gifted contralto singer, was the first African-American to perform with the New York Metropolitan Opera in 1955.
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Black History Facts
The African Methodist Episcopal Church, founded by Richard Allen became the first national black church in the United States in 1816.
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Black History Facts
Lawyer Macon Bolling Allen was the first black American Justice of the Peace and the first African-American licensed to practice law in the U.S.
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Black History Facts
Macon Bolling Allen was the first African-American to pass the bar and practice law in the United States in 1845.
Monday, February 4, 2013
Black History Facts
BET was the first African-American controlled company to sell shares on the New York Stock Exchange.
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Black History Facts
The first African American to win Super Bowl MVP honors was Franco Harris in Super Bowl IX.
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Black History Facts
The Shakespeare Memorial Theatre at Stratford-upon-Avon honored Ira Aldridge with a bronze plaque. He is the only African-American actor to receive this tribute.
Friday, February 1, 2013
Black History Facts
Soccer phenom Freddy Adu was the youngest athlete to play in a professional American sports league.
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