Celebrating Black History Month February 10 – 1964, After 10 days of debate and voting on 125 amendments, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by a vote of 290-130. The bill prohibited any state or local government or public facility from denying access to anyone because of race or… read more »
Celebrating Black History Month February 7 – Negro History week, originated by Carter G.Woodson, observed for the first time in 1926. HOLY NAME OF JESUS SCHOOL hnojla.org CELEBRATE 90 YEARS OF SERVING THE CHILDREN OF LOS ANGELES.
Celebrating Black History Month February 6, 1867, the Peabody Fund for Black education in the South was established. HOLY NAME OF JESUS SCHOOL hnojla.org CELEBRATE 90 YEARS OF SERVING THE CHILDREN OF LOS ANGELES.
Celebrating Black History Month February 5, 1934– Hank Aaron, baseball superstar was born. HOLY NAME OF JESUS SCHOOL hnojla.org CELEBRATE 90 YEARS OF SERVING THE CHILDREN OF LOS ANGELES.
Celebrating Black History Month February 4 – Today in 1986, a stamp of Sojourner Truth was issued by the U.S. Postal Service. HOLY NAME OF JESUS SCHOOL hnojla.org CELEBRATE 90 YEARS OF SERVING THE CHILDREN OF LOS ANGELES.
Celebrating Black History Month February 3 – Six time All-Star Bill White was named president of National League IN 1989. Former Saint Louis Cardinals first baseman Bill White is named president of the National League. He is the first African American to head a major sports league. On February 3, 1903; Jack Johnson became the… read more »
Celebrating Black History Month February 2 – Today in 1914, artist William Ellisworth is born in Washington, North Carolina. Educated at Syracuse University, he was a student of Florida artist Augusta Savage. His works were exhibited at Atlanta University, the Whitney Museum, the Two Centuries of Black American Art exhibit, Fisk University, Hampton University, the… read more »
Celebrating Black History Month February 1 – The 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which abolished slavery, was adopted by the 38th Congress. Ratification was completed December 6, 1865. Also in 1870, Jonathan Jasper Wright was elected to the South Carolina Supreme Court. HOLY NAME OF JESUS SCHOOLCELEBRATE 90 YEARS OF SERVING THE CHILDREN OF… read more »
