Born on this day. These are the birthdays we celebrate on October 14 — the people whose lives added to the story of Black history. Cal Johnson Full name: Calvin Fackler Johnson Born October 14, 1844 — died April 7, 1925 Businessman and philanthropist in Knoxville, Tennessee. Born enslaved, Johnson became a successful saloon owner, […]
Sojourner Truth “I feel as if God had laid his hand upon me, and said, ‘Go.’” — Sojourner Truth Truth’s calling was divine conviction. Her mission for justice began with faith and obedience to purpose. Wear the history: Sojourner Truth — from the Black Knowledge Wear collection.
Honoring those we lost on October 13 — remembered for what they gave, and for what they left behind. Clarence Muse Born October 14, 1889 — died October 13, 1979 Actor; director; composer; screenwriter Muse, born in Baltimore, became the first African American to appear in a starring role in a major studio film, Hearts […]
What happened on this day. These are the October 13 moments in Black history worth knowing, remembering, and passing on. 1914 — Garrett Morgan received a patent for his safety hood U.S. Patent No. 1,113,675, the second of Garrett Morgan’s two 1914 ‘Breathing Device’ patents (the first, No. 1,090,936, was issued March 24, 1914), was […]
Born on this day. These are the birthdays we celebrate on October 13 — the people whose lives added to the story of Black history. Edith Spurlock Sampson Born October 13, 1901 (year uncertain in some references) — died October 8, 1979 Attorney, judge, and United States delegate to the United Nations. Sampson built a […]
Alice Walker “No person is your friend who demands your silence, or denies your right to grow.” — Alice Walker Walker’s words defend independence and truth. Real friendship, she teaches, nurtures growth — not control.
Honoring those we lost on October 12 — remembered for what they gave, and for what they left behind. Eugene Bullard Born October 9, 1895 — died October 12, 1961 Combat aviator; French Foreign Legion soldier; first Black American military pilot Bullard, born in Columbus, Georgia, enlisted in the French Foreign Legion after World War […]
What happened on this day. These are the October 12 moments in Black history worth knowing, remembering, and passing on. 1967 — Bob Gibson won his third game of the World Series to clinch the title for the St. Louis Cardinals On October 12, 1967, Bob Gibson pitched the St. Louis Cardinals to a 7-2 […]
Born on this day. These are the birthdays we celebrate on October 12 — the people whose lives added to the story of Black history. W. Montague Cobb Full name: William Montague Cobb Born October 12, 1904 — died November 20, 1990 Physician, anatomist, anthropologist, and civil rights advocate. Cobb used anatomical and anthropological research […]
Shirley Chisholm “I am, was, and always will be a catalyst for change.” — Shirley Chisholm Chisholm saw leadership as service. Her legacy proves that bold voices can move entire generations forward. Wear the history: Shirley Chisholm — from the Black Knowledge Wear collection.