Black History Knowledge
Black History Knowledge — June 7
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What happened on this day. These are the June 7 moments in Black history worth knowing, remembering, and passing on.
1920 — The Ku Klux Klan launches a national publicity campaign
On June 7, 1920, Ku Klux Klan leader William Simmons hired publicists to grow the white supremacist organization’s membership. This event matters because it shows how the Klan used media, messaging, and recruitment to make racial terror appear organized, respectable, and national.
1963 — Charleston civil rights organizers launch a direct-action campaign
On June 7, 1963, Charleston civil rights organizers began a campaign rooted in nonviolent protest and church-based organizing. The campaign challenged segregation in stores, public facilities, waiting rooms, lounges, and employment opportunities.
1979 — Black Music Month begins at the White House
On June 7, 1979, President Jimmy Carter hosted the first Black Music Month celebration on the White House lawn. The observance recognized Black music as culture, business, history, resistance, and one of America’s most powerful creative forces.
