What happened on this day. These are the June 30 moments in Black history worth knowing, remembering, and passing on. 1829 — Cincinnati officials force Black residents to leave On June 30, 1829, Cincinnati officials issued a notice enforcing Ohio’s Black laws, which required Black residents to prove they could legally remain in the state. […]
Born on this day. These are the birthdays we celebrate on June 30 — the people whose lives added to the story of Black history. Lena Horne Born June 30, 1917 — Died May 9, 2010 Title: Singer, actress, dancer, and civil rights activist Lena Horne was a groundbreaking entertainer whose career spanned film, television, […]
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” Revered leader of the civil rights movement and global symbol of nonviolent resistance. King’s words remind us that justice moves through struggle, faith, and action. Wear the history: Martin Luther King Jr. — from the Black […]
Honoring those we lost on June 29 — remembered for what they gave, and for what they left behind. Shorty Long Born May 20, 1940 — Died June 29, 1969 Title: Soul singer, songwriter, musician, and Motown recording artist Shorty Long was a Motown artist connected to the label’s Soul Records imprint, known for songs […]
What happened on this day. These are the June 29 moments in Black history worth knowing, remembering, and passing on. 1947 — President Truman addresses the NAACP at the Lincoln Memorial On June 29, 1947, President Harry S. Truman became the first sitting American president to address the NAACP. Speaking at the Lincoln Memorial, he […]
Born on this day. These are the birthdays we celebrate on June 29 — the people whose lives added to the story of Black history. Stokely Carmichael / Kwame Ture Born June 29, 1941 — Died November 15, 1998 Title: Civil rights organizer, Black Power leader, and Pan-African activist Stokely Carmichael, later known as Kwame […]
Octavia Butler “In order to rise from its own ashes, a phoenix first must burn.” Groundbreaking science fiction writer who reimagined power, race, and humanity. Butler reminds us that transformation often comes through fire, struggle, and rebirth.
Honoring those we lost on June 28 — remembered for what they gave, and for what they left behind. David Walker Born September 28, 1785 — Died June 28, 1830 Title: Abolitionist, writer, activist, and author of Appeal to the Colored Citizens of the World David Walker was one of the most forceful Black abolitionist […]
What happened on this day. These are the June 28 moments in Black history worth knowing, remembering, and passing on. 1962 — An Atlanta hotel refuses a room to Dr. Ralph Bunche On June 28, 1962, an Atlanta hotel denied a room to Dr. Ralph Bunche because he was Black. Bunche was a Nobel Peace […]
Born on this day. These are the birthdays we celebrate on June 28 — the people whose lives added to the story of Black history. David “Honeyboy” Edwards Born June 28, 1915 — Died August 29, 2011 Title: Delta blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter David “Honeyboy” Edwards was one of the last living links to […]