Rosa Parks “I believe we are here on the planet Earth to live, grow up and do what we can to make this world a better place for all people to enjoy freedom.” — Rosa Parks Rosa Parks’ quiet courage sparked a movement. Her words remind us that lasting change begins with personal conviction. Wear […]
Honoring those we lost on August 22 — remembered for what they gave, and for what they left behind. Lucinda Bragg Adams Birth name: Lucinda Bragg Born Dec 4, 1860 — died Aug 22, 1932 Physician, educator, temperance leader, musician, writer, and school administrator. Adams combined medical training with a lifelong commitment to education, supervising […]
What happened on this day. These are the August 22 moments in Black history worth knowing, remembering, and passing on. 1791 — Haitian Revolution begins in Saint-Domingue On Aug 22, 1791, enslaved people in northern Saint-Domingue launched an uprising that grew into the Haitian Revolution. Their struggle destroyed French colonial slavery and led to independent […]
Born on this day. These are the birthdays we celebrate on August 22 — the people whose lives added to the story of Black history. John Lee Hooker Born August 22, 1912 — died June 21, 2001 Blues singer, songwriter, guitarist, and architect of electric Delta blues. Hooker created a hypnotic, driving boogie style heard […]
George Washington Carver “Start where you are, with what you have. Make something of it and never be satisfied.” — George Washington Carver Carver turned humble beginnings into boundless innovation. His quote celebrates persistence, creativity, and purpose.
Honoring those we lost on August 21 — remembered for what they gave, and for what they left behind. Julia Hayden Born c. 1857 — died Aug 21, 1874 Reconstruction-era teacher and martyr to Black education. Hayden traveled from Nashville to teach formerly enslaved children in rural Tennessee during Reconstruction. White supremacists murdered the 17-year-old […]
What happened on this day. These are the August 21 moments in Black history worth knowing, remembering, and passing on. 1831 — Nat Turner’s rebellion against slavery begins On Aug 21, 1831, Nat Turner and a group of enslaved people began an armed rebellion in Southampton County, Virginia. After authorities crushed the revolt, white militias […]
Born on this day. These are the birthdays we celebrate on August 21 — the people whose lives added to the story of Black history. Count Basie Birth name: William James Basie Born August 21, 1904 — died April 26, 1984 Jazz pianist, composer, bandleader, and architect of swing. Basie led one of jazz’s most […]
Audre Lorde “Your silence will not protect you.” — Audre Lorde Audre Lorde’s voice called for courage and truth. Her words remind us that silence in the face of injustice is complicity.
Honoring those we lost on August 20 — remembered for what they gave, and for what they left behind. Sathima Bea Benjamin Birth name: Beatrice Bertha Benjamin Born Oct 17, 1936 — died Aug 20, 2013 South African jazz vocalist, composer, lyricist, and longtime New York recording artist. Benjamin carried the musical memory of Cape […]