Born on this day. These are the birthdays we celebrate on October 9 — the people whose lives added to the story of Black history. Mary Ann Shadd Cary Full name: Mary Ann Camberton Shadd Cary Born October 9, 1823 — died June 5, 1893 Abolitionist, publisher, educator, and lawyer. Shadd Cary promoted education and […]
Harriet Tubman “I grew up like a neglected weed – ignorant of liberty, having no experience of it.” — Harriet Tubman Tubman’s early life was marked by hardship. Her journey from bondage to leadership embodies triumph over ignorance. Wear the history: Harriet Tubman — from the Black Knowledge Wear collection.
Honoring those we lost on October 8 — remembered for what they gave, and for what they left behind. Jack Trice Born May 12, 1902 — died October 8, 1923 College football player, Iowa State’s first Black athlete Born in Hiram, Ohio, Trice enrolled at Iowa State to study animal husbandry, hoping to go South […]
What happened on this day. These are the October 8 moments in Black history worth knowing, remembering, and passing on. 1896 — George Washington Carver joined Tuskegee’s faculty George Washington Carver arrived at Tuskegee on October 8, 1896, to lead agricultural instruction and research. Carver’s work linked scientific research, farmer education, soil conservation, and service […]
Born on this day. These are the birthdays we celebrate on October 8 — the people whose lives added to the story of Black history. Ray Lewis Full name: Raymond Gray Lewis Born October 8, 1910 — died November 15, 2003 Black Canadian sprinter and Olympic medalist. Lewis earned bronze with Canada’s 4 x 400 […]
Langston Hughes “One of the great needs of Negro children is to have books about themselves and their lives that can help them be proud.” — Langston Hughes Hughes believed representation was empowerment. His words laid the groundwork for self-affirmation through art.
Honoring those we lost on October 7 — remembered for what they gave, and for what they left behind. Benjamin W. Arnett Born March 6, 1838 — died October 7, 1906 AME bishop, educator, legislator, and civil-rights advocate Arnett served in the Ohio House of Representatives, supported Black education, and helped secure repeal of Ohio’s […]
What happened on this day. These are the October 7 moments in Black history worth knowing, remembering, and passing on. 1873 — Henry E. Hayne became the first Black student at the University of South Carolina On October 7, 1873, Henry E. Hayne, a Black man then serving as South Carolina’s Secretary of State, matriculated […]
Born on this day. These are the birthdays we celebrate on October 7 — the people whose lives added to the story of Black history. William Still Born October 7, 1821 — died July 14, 1902 Abolitionist, Underground Railroad organizer, writer, businessman, and historian. Still led Philadelphia’s Vigilance Committee and assisted hundreds of freedom seekers. […]
Booker T. Washington “Associate yourself with people of good quality, for it is better to be alone than in bad company.” — Booker T. Washington Washington taught that integrity builds destiny. His words guide us to seek substance over status. Wear the history: Booker T. Washington Coin — from the Black Knowledge Wear collection.