Honoring those we lost on August 11 — remembered for what they gave, and for what they left behind. Samuel Harrison Born Apr 15, 1818 — died Aug 11, 1900 Minister, abolitionist, Civil War chaplain, and advocate for equal military pay. Harrison served as chaplain of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry, one of the Civil War’s […]
What happened on this day. These are the August 11 moments in Black history worth knowing, remembering, and passing on. 1965 — The Watts Rebellion begins in Los Angeles On August 11, 1965, the arrest of Marquette Frye after a traffic stop sparked six days of unrest in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles. The […]
Born on this day. These are the birthdays we celebrate on August 11 — the people whose lives added to the story of Black history. Alex Haley Full name: Alexander Murray Palmer Haley Born August 11, 1921 — died February 10, 1992 Author, journalist, biographer, and historian of Black family memory. Haley helped bring Black […]
Jackie Robinson “The most luxurious possession, the richest treasure anybody has, is their personal dignity.” — Jackie Robinson Jackie Robinson broke barriers with integrity and courage. His words remind us that dignity is the foundation of true success. Wear the history: Jackie Robinson — from the Black Knowledge Wear collection.
Honoring those we lost on August 10 — remembered for what they gave, and for what they left behind. Thomas Elkins Born c. 1818 — died Aug 10, 1900 Dentist, physician, pharmacist, abolitionist, Underground Railroad worker, and inventor. Elkins practiced medicine and dentistry in Albany while aiding freedom seekers through the Underground Railroad and serving […]
What happened on this day. These are the August 10 moments in Black history worth knowing, remembering, and passing on. 1821 — Missouri enters the Union as a slave state On August 10, 1821, Missouri was admitted to the United States as a slave state under the Missouri Compromise. Its admission preserved a political balance […]
Born on this day. These are the birthdays we celebrate on August 10 — the people whose lives added to the story of Black history. Anna Julia Cooper Full name: Anna Julia Haywood Cooper Born August 10, 1858 — died February 27, 1964 Educator, author, scholar, activist, and foundational Black feminist thinker. Born into slavery, […]
Jesse Owens “The struggle itself is enough to fill a man’s heart.” — Jesse Owens Owens overcame racism and adversity to triumph on the world stage. His words remind us that purpose is found in perseverance.
Honoring those we lost on August 9 — remembered for what they gave, and for what they left behind. Ruby Hurley Birth name: Ruby Ruffin Born Nov 7, 1909 — died Aug 9, 1980 Civil rights organizer, NAACP administrator, investigator, and voting-rights advocate. Hurley built the NAACP’s first permanent regional office in the Deep South […]
What happened on this day. These are the August 9 moments in Black history worth knowing, remembering, and passing on. 1936 — Jesse Owens wins his fourth Olympic gold medal On August 9, 1936, Jesse Owens anchored the United States 4-by-100-meter relay team to a world record and his fourth gold medal at the Berlin […]