Black History Everyday

Robert O. Lowery was the 1st black, male fire commissioner of the New York City Fire Department, 1966.

Graca Machel politician and humanitarian from Mozambique. She is a member of "The Elders" world leaders who help to solve issues around war,…

Rev. Clennon King was the 1st black U.S presidential candidate on the Independent Afro-American party, 1960.

Juliana Rotich, Kenyan woman who founded the website Ushahidi, presenting crisis areas worldwide in live online maps to raise awareness. She also campaigns…

Joseph Rainey was the 1st black U.S. Representative; 1870.