Born on this day. These are the birthdays we celebrate on June 2 — the people whose lives added to the story of Black history. Dorothy West Born June 2, 1907 — Died August 16, 1998 Title: Writer, novelist, and Harlem Renaissance figure Dorothy West was a writer connected to the Harlem Renaissance, one of […]
Born on this day. These are the birthdays we celebrate on June 1 — the people whose lives added to the story of Black history. Morgan Freeman Born June 1, 1937 Title: Actor, producer, and narrator Morgan Freeman is one of the most respected actors of his generation, known for his calm authority, emotional depth, […]
Born on this day. These are the birthdays we celebrate on May 31 — the people whose lives added to the story of Black history. Shirley Verrett Born May 31, 1931 — Died November 5, 2010 Field: Opera / Classical Voice / Black Women in Music Shirley Verrett was an opera singer known for her […]
Born on this day. These are the birthdays we celebrate on May 30 — the people whose lives added to the story of Black history. Countee Cullen Born May 30, 1903 — Died January 9, 1946 Field: Harlem Renaissance / Poetry / Literature Countee Cullen was a poet, novelist, playwright, and one of the major […]
Born on this day. These are the birthdays we celebrate on May 29 — the people whose lives added to the story of Black history. Carmelo Anthony Born May 29, 1984 Field: Basketball / NBA / Black Athletic Excellence Carmelo Anthony is an NBA star, Olympic gold medalist, and one of the most prolific scorers […]
Born on this day. These are the birthdays we celebrate on May 28 — the people whose lives added to the story of Black history. Betty Shabazz Born May 28, 1934 — Died June 23, 1997 Field: Civil Rights / Education / Black Women’s Leadership / Malcolm X Legacy Betty Shabazz was an educator, activist, […]
Born on this day. These are the birthdays we celebrate on May 27 — the people whose lives added to the story of Black history. Louis Gossett Jr. Born May 27, 1936 — Died March 29, 2024 Field: Acting / Film / Television / Black Hollywood Firsts Louis Gossett Jr. was an actor whose career […]
Born on this day. These are the birthdays we celebrate on May 26 — the people whose lives added to the story of Black history. Miles Davis Born May 26, 1926 — Died September 28, 1991 Field: Jazz / Trumpet / Composition / Innovation Miles Davis was a trumpeter, bandleader, composer, and one of the […]
Born on this day. These are the birthdays we celebrate on May 25 — the people whose lives added to the story of Black history. Bill “Bojangles” Robinson Born May 25, 1878 — Died November 25, 1949 Field: Dance / Tap / Film / Vaudeville Bill Robinson was one of the most famous tap dancers […]
Born on this day. These are the birthdays we celebrate on May 24 — the people whose lives added to the story of Black history. Coleman Young Born May 24, 1918 — Died November 29, 1997 Field: Politics / Detroit / Labor / Black Mayors Coleman Young was a labor activist, state senator, and the […]