Born on this day. These are the birthdays we celebrate on August 29 — the people whose lives added to the story of Black history. Isabel Sanford Birth name: Eloise Gwendolyn Sanford Born August 29, 1917 — died July 9, 2004 Actress and groundbreaking Emmy Award winner. Sanford became iconic as Louise “Weezy” Jefferson on […]
Shirley Chisholm “Defeat should not be the source of discouragement, but a stimulus to keep plotting.” — Shirley Chisholm Chisholm faced obstacles with bold determination. Her wisdom reminds us that setbacks fuel resilience. Wear the history: Shirley Chisholm — from the Black Knowledge Wear collection.
Honoring those we lost on August 28 — remembered for what they gave, and for what they left behind. Albert Grant Brown Born 1881 — died Aug 28, 1924 Architect, professor, draftsman, and early Black design professional in West Virginia. Brown studied at West Virginia Colored Institute and Tuskegee before returning to teach mechanical and […]
What happened on this day. These are the August 28 moments in Black history worth knowing, remembering, and passing on. 1833 — Slavery Abolition Act receives royal assent On Aug 28, 1833, Britain’s Slavery Abolition Act received royal assent, providing for emancipation across much of the British Empire beginning the following year. The law excluded […]
Born on this day. These are the birthdays we celebrate on August 28 — the people whose lives added to the story of Black history. Roxie Roker Full name: Roxie Albertha Roker Born August 28, 1929 — died December 2, 1995 Actress, journalist, community advocate, and television barrier breaker. Roker became beloved as Helen Willis […]
Harriet Tubman “God’s time is always near. He set the North Star in the heavens; He gave me the strength in my limbs; He meant I should be free.” — Harriet Tubman Guided by faith, Tubman led hundreds to freedom. Her words reflect divine strength and unwavering courage. Wear the history: Harriet Tubman — from […]
Honoring those we lost on August 27 — remembered for what they gave, and for what they left behind. Janie Porter Barrett Full name: Janie Aurora Porter Barrett Born Aug 9, 1865 — died Aug 27, 1948 Educator, social reformer, clubwoman, and pioneer in care for Black girls. Barrett founded the Locust Street Social Settlement […]
What happened on this day. These are the August 27 moments in Black history worth knowing, remembering, and passing on. 2020 — Virtual March on Washington begins On Aug 27, 2020, the NAACP and civil rights partners opened two days of Virtual March on Washington programming during the COVID-19 pandemic. Activists, artists, and political leaders […]
Born on this day. These are the birthdays we celebrate on August 27 — the people whose lives added to the story of Black history. Lester Young Full name: Lester Willis Young Born August 27, 1909 — died March 15, 1959 Jazz tenor saxophonist, composer, and one of the most influential soloists in American music. […]
Sojourner Truth “It is the mind that makes the body.” — Sojourner Truth Truth’s resilience came from her spirit. Her words remind us that true power begins with belief. Wear the history: Sojourner Truth — from the Black Knowledge Wear collection.