Constantin Henriquez de Zubiera: The first Black Olympian
The first Black athlete to compete at the Olympics was Haitian-born French rugby player Constantin Henriquez de Zubiera, who competed for France in 1900. As...
Category : History Makers
Dr. José Celso Barbosa: The father of Puerto Rican statehood
Dr. José Celso Barbosa was a Puerto Rican physician, sociologist, and political leader, known within Puerto Rico as the “father of the Statehood for Puerto...
Queen Mother Moore: 20th Century Woman Warrior
“Our purpose in life is to leave a legacy for our children and our children’s children. For this reason, we must correct history that at...
Salem Poor: African American Soldier at Bunker Hill
Salem Poor was a distinguished military hero during the American Revolutionary War. He is best remembered today for his actions during the Battle of Bunker...
William H. Carney: First Black American to merit the Medal of Honor
[dropcap size=small]W[/dropcap]illiam Harvey Carney was an African American soldier during the American Civil War who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the...
Malcolm X
“By any means necessary.” Malcolm X, born Malcolm Little and also known as el-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz was the greatest and most influential Black Nationalist leader...
Mary Eliza Mahoney: The first African American professional nurse in the United States
In 1879 Mary Eliza Mahoney became the first Black graduate nurse in the United States. Mary Eliza Mahoney was born on May 7, 1845, in...
Martin R. Delany: The Father of Black Nationalism
Every people should be originators of their own destiny. Martin Robinson Delany was an African American abolitionist, author, physician, Black Nationalist, and army officer. Delany...
Anna Olga Albertina Brown: 19th Century Circus Performer
Anna Albertine Olga Brown was a famous late 19th‑century circus performer known as Miss La La. Lala was born on April 21st, 1858, in the...
Enoch Mankayi Sontonga: Composer of Nkosi Sikelel ‘iAfrika
Enoch Mankayi Sontonga was the composer of Nkosi Sikelel ‘iAfrika (God Bless Africa). Nkosi Sikelel ‘iAfrika has been part of the South African national anthem...