The Floacist
Natalie "the Floacist" Stewart (born 13 February 1979) is an English rapper, singer, songwriter, spoken word artist, poet, and actress. Born in Germany and raised in London, she performed in various singing and dancing competitions as ...
Posted Monday, February 13th 2023 at 8:39PM
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Rev. Henry Highland Garnet
A great orator of the 19th century, minister, abolitionist and educator (Rev. Henry Highland Garnet) died on February 13, 1882 in Monrovia, Liberia at age 66. Garnet became an advocate of militant abolitionism. As a mem ...
Posted Monday, February 13th 2023 at 7:04PM
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Oldest Black-Owned Businesses in America
Story by Craig Donofrio •
Black businesses are rich in history. From newspapers to banks to restaurants and more, Black-owned businesses are an integral part of American life.
Today, Black men and women ...
Posted Monday, February 13th 2023 at 4:43PM
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Little Known Black History Fact: Joseph Searles
On February 13, 1970, Joseph Searles became the first African American member of the New York Stock Exchange. The Kansas State University graduate was working as an aide for New York City Mayor John ...
Posted Monday, February 13th 2023 at 11:17AM
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1923 February 13 First all-Black professional basketball team organized
On February 13, 1923, the New York Renaissance, the first all-Black professional basketball team, is organized. The Renaissance, commonly called the Rens, become one of the do ...
Posted Monday, February 13th 2023 at 10:42AM
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Historical Highlights The First African American to Speak in the House Chamber
February 12, 1865
On this date, Preacher Henry Highland Garnet became the first African American to speak in the House Chamber when he addressed a crowd of worshippers ...
Posted Sunday, February 12th 2023 at 8:40AM
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Donald Trump’s outrageous comment on Rihanna riles fans
Story by Arthur Weinstein •
Millions of people around the world are looking forward to watching Rihanna perform during the Super Bowl LVII halftime show.
Donald Trump is not one of them. ...
Posted Sunday, February 12th 2023 at 8:26AM
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We are edging closer with conflict between America, China and Russia. Some say that America is already at war with Russia. But, lets us speak....that is Black Americans. America's agenda is not my agenda and should not be your agenda.....If the war ...
Posted Saturday, February 11th 2023 at 6:10PM
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Pullman Porters
They were overworked, underpaid and demeaned, but generations of porters on the Pullman Palace Car Company helped promote the rights and futures of African Americans.
HISTORY.COM EDITORSUPDATED:OCT 8, 2021ORIGINAL:FEB 11, 2019
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Posted Saturday, February 11th 2023 at 12:26PM
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Clifford Alexander Jr.
Clifford Leopold Alexander Jr. (September 21, 1933 – July 3, 2022) was an American lawyer, businessman and public servant from New York City. He first served on the National Security Council during the Kennedy administration ...
Posted Saturday, February 11th 2023 at 11:36AM
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