[DidYouKnow] Black History Month Daily Fact: Feb 17th, ft. Hattie McDaniel via @useyourcache

Actress, Hattie McDaniel is the first African-American woman to win an Academy Award as Best Supporting Actress. McDaniel has open doors for many African-American women whose had the pleasure of winning academy awards, still known today in 2015 roles for African-American women are few or far in between. Although we’re experiencing tremendous progress in the … Continue reading →

[DidYouKnow] Black History Month Daily Fact: Feb 12th, ft. Ruth Carol Taylor via @useyourcache

Nations first African-American flight attendant Ruth Carol Taylor made history Feb. 11th 1958. Her rode sure wasn’t easy but she was very determined to live out a dream, Bellevile School of Nursing graduate previously applied to Trans World Airline, but then later rejected for discrimination, Taylor soon after filled a complaint with the New York State Commission.  Although Trans … Continue reading →

[DidYouKnow] Black History Month Daily Fact: Feb 11th, ft. The NAACP via @useyourcache

The nations oldest and largest Civil Rights organization, The NAAP was born on February 11th 1909. The National Association for the Advancement of Color People included a group of diverse citizens committed to change the world in a social justice way. Through the years much progress has took place within the country with the help … Continue reading →

[DidYouKnow] Black History Month Daily Fact: Feb 10th, ft. Carolyn R Payton via @useyourcache

Carolyn R. Payton, first woman and first African-American to hold the position of director of the U.S Peace Corps. In 1977 President Carter appointed Payton her position as the director of U.S Peace Corps a volunteer program sponsored by the United States Government, a job that wasn’t given to may due to lack of opportunities … Continue reading →

[DidYouKnow] Black History Month Daily Fact: Feb 9th, ft. Bernard Harris via @useyourcache

Former NASA astronaut, and first African-American to perform any extra-vehicular activityBernard A. Harris. On February 9th 1995 his life changed during his second space shuttle flight becoming the first African-American to walk on space! “On this mission, Harris logged 198 hours, 29 minutes in space, completed 129 orbits, and traveled over 2.9 million miles.”- Wiki. Now that’s an … Continue reading →

[DidYouKnow] Black History Month Daily Fact: Feb 8th, ft. Harry McAlpin via @useyourcache

 Record breaking historical accredited journalist, Harry McAlpin was the first African-American who broke the Press Corps Color Line. Former war correspondent and reporter for the National Negro Press Association and the Atlanta Daily World was especially invited to President Roosevelt Press Conference. Even while receiving plenty of slack he didn’t budge in fact, after the conference was over he spoke … Continue reading →

[DidYouKnow] Black History Month Daily Fact: Feb 7th, ft. Dr. Carter G. Woodson via @useyourcache

Dr. Carter G. Woodson, innovator and pioneer in African-American history also known as, “The Father of Black History” founded Negro History week in 1926. It all started with seeing his parents and family struggle as slaves in his early ages, he then vowed to make something out of his culture and that he did, earning … Continue reading →

[DidYouKnow] Black History Month Daily Fact: Feb 6th, ft. Melvin Tolson via @useyourcache

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Mr.Tolson . Today February 6, Melvin Tolson, an American Modernist poet, educator, columnist, and politician would have been 117 years old! He helped nourish many lawyers, debaters, poets, graduates and more as he still inspire us all today. Mr. Melvin Tolson launched the infamous Wiley College Forensic Society in late 1935. Some may know him … Continue reading →

[DidYouKnow] Black History Month Daily Fact: Feb 5th, ft. Mary McLeod Bethune via @useyourcache

Iconic educational leader, Mary McLeod Bethune thrived from helping others and educating the race. I first learned of Mary McLeod Bethune in the 5th grade, the year I first started to indulge more into African-American history. I was amazed by the philanthropy actions she took to better the minds of youth and women. Mary Bethune believed education was a … Continue reading →

[DidYouKnow] Black History Month Daily Fact: Feb 4th, Rosa Parks Day! 5 Facts: via @useyourcache

 Rosa Parks, one of the worlds most iconic figure in history for the Civil Rights Movement has been in our textbooks, on our television, in our favorite songs and more. Now below we’ll present you with 5 Interesting Facts: Continue reading →