Black History Everyday

Dovie Hudson 1914-1994 is the sister of Winson Hudson, she was an activist for Black equality against white supremacy in Mississippi.

Rachel Robinson born in 1922 is a former professor, registered nurse and the widow of baseball player Jackie Robinson.

Isaac Murphy 1861-1896 was a “Hall of Fame” jockey.

Althea Simmons 1924-1990 was the head of the Washington branch of the N.A.A.C.P since 1979 and the chief lobbyist in the capital. She…