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This Day in Quiztory07.13_NYC Riots To Protest Draft Legislation#OTD Several days of rioting began in New York City to protest the draft during the Civil War.2023-07-1800 minThis Day in Quiztory07.14_Denmark Vesey's Foiled Revolt#OTD The largest slave uprising, planned by Denmark Vesey, was scheduled to be carried out in Charleston, South Carolina.2023-07-1801 minThis Day in Quiztory07.10_Hall of Fame Outfielder Andre DawsonRadio host Tyrone DuBose celebrates hall of fame outfielder Andre Dawson2023-07-1801 minThis Day in Quiztory07.17_Baseball Player Toni "Tomboy" StoneToday we celebrate Toni "Tomboy" Stone, the first woman to play professional baseball, as part of the Negro Leagues2023-07-1800 minThis Day in Quiztory07.12_Jamie Jones_Actress Beah Richards#OTD Emmy Award winning actress Beah Richards was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Recording artist Jamie Jones celebrates her life and legacy.2023-07-1801 minThis Day in Quiztory07.11_Brandon Larkins_Writer Olaudah Equiano#OTD Author and abolitionist Olaudah Equiano, who wrote about his experience as a slave and journey from Africa through the middle passage, purchased his freedom. Actor Brandon Larkins narrates.2023-07-1800 minThis Day in Quiztory06.16_Newark, NJ Mayor Kenneth Gibson#OTD Democratic politician Kenneth Gibson was elected the 36th mayor of Newark, New Jersey and the first African American to lead the city.2023-06-1601 minThis Day in Quiztory06.15_Brian White_Activist Vernon Jordan, Jr.#OTD Lawyer and activist Vernon E. Jordan was appointed executive director of the National Urban League. Actor Brian White shines a spotlight on his legacy.2023-06-1501 minThis Day in Quiztory06.14_Edwin Hodge_Pitcher Don Newcombe#OTD Pitcher Don Newcombe, winner of Rookie of the Year, MVP and a Cy Young Award, the first pitcher to win that combo of accolades in a career, was born in Madison, New Jersey. Actor Edwin Hodge narrates.2023-06-1401 minThis Day in Quiztory03.02_Howard University#OTD in 1867, Howard University was established in Washington, DC.2023-03-0201 minThis Day in Quiztory03.01_Hall of Fame Defensive End Elvin Bethea#OTD in 1946, hall of fame defensive end Elvin Bethea was born in Trenton, New Jersey.2023-03-0101 minThis Day in Quiztory02.28_Comedian Rochester AndersonWe celebrate the life and legacy of actor and comedian Eddie "Rochester" Anderson, who passed away on this day in 1977.2023-02-2801 minThis Day in Quiztory02.27_Activist Anna Julia Cooper#OTD in 1964, women's rights advocate Anna Julia Cooper passed away at the age of 105.2023-02-2701 minThis Day in Quiztory02.16_Charles Michael Davis_Herndon Home#OTD in 2000, the home of entrepreneur Alonzo Herndon was added to the National Register of Historic Places.2023-02-1601 minThis Day in Quiztory02.03_Deborah Cox_Remembering Autherine Lucy#OTD in 1956, Autherine Lucy became the first African American student to attend the University of Alabama. Recording artist Deborah Cox narrates.2023-02-0301 minThis Day in Quiztory02.02_Sheryl Lee Ralph_82nd United States Attorney General#OTD in 2009, the United States Senate confirmed Eric Holder as the 82nd U.S. Attorney General and the first African American to hold the position. Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph narrates.2023-02-0201 minThis Day in Quiztory02.01_Ernest L. Thomas_MLK Arrested During Voting Rights March#OTD in 1965, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was arrested in Selma, AL during a march to protest voter registration practices. Actor Ernest L. Thomas narrates.2023-02-0101 minThis Day in Quiztory01.27_Gospel Legend Mahalia Jackson#OTD in 1972, gospel singer Mahalia Jackson passed away at the age of 60.2023-01-2701 minThis Day in Quiztory01.20_General Colin Powell's Historic Achievement#OTD in 2001, General Colin Powell was sworn in as the 65th U.S. Secretary of State and the first African American to hold that position.2023-01-2001 minThis Day in Quiztory01.19_Publisher John H. JohnsonJohn H. Johnson, founder of Ebony and Jet magazines, was born in Arkansas City, AR in 1918.2023-01-1901 minThis Day in Quiztory01.06_Singer Kathy Sledge#OTD Singer Kathy Sledge, of the group Sister Sledge, was born in Philadelphia, PA. Happy 64th birthday to her!2023-01-0601 minThis Day in Quiztory01.05_NYPD Commissioner Benjamin Ward#OTD Benjamin Ward was sworn in as the 34th New York City Police Commissioner in 19842023-01-0501 minThis Day in Quiztory01.04_Trailblazing Attorney Charlotte E. Ray#OTD Charlotte E. Ray, the country's first black female attorney, passed away in 1911 at age 60.2023-01-0401 minThis Day in Quiztory01.03_The Arsenio Hall Show#OTD The late night talk show The Arsenio Hall Show premiered in 1989.2023-01-0301 minThis Day in Quiztory12.22_Bowlegged Lou_Artist James A. PorterOn this day in 1905, art historian James A. Porter was born in Baltimore, MD. Recording artist Bowlegged Lou narrates.2022-12-2201 minThis Day in Quiztory12.21_Singer Carla ThomasHappy 80th birthday to singer Carla Thomas! The "Queen of Memphis Soul" was born on this day in Memphis, TN.2022-12-2101 minThis Day in Quiztory12.20_Dreamgirls Premiered On BroadwayOn this day in 1981, the musical "Dreamgirls" made its debut on Broadway at the Imperial Theatre.2022-12-2001 minThis Day in Quiztory12.16_The Colored Methodist Episcopal Church#OTD The Colored Methodist Episcopal Church was founded in Jackson, Tennessee.2022-12-1601 minThis Day in Quiztory12.15_Educator Septima Clark#OTD Educator and civil rights activist Septima Clark, dubbed the "Mother of the Movement," passed away at the age of 89.2022-12-1501 minThis Day in Quiztory12.14_Cappriccieo Scates_Remembering The Elmira Express#OTD Football standout Ernie Davis, the first African American to win the Heisman Trophy, was born in New Salem, Pennsylvania.2022-12-1401 minThis Day in Quiztory11.18_Soprano Singer Madame Selika#OTD Soprano singer Marie Selika Williams became the first black artist to perform at the White House.2022-11-1801 minThis Day in Quiztory11.17_Happy Founders Day, Omega Psi Phi!#OTD Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. was founded on the campus of Howard University.2022-11-1701 minThis Day in Quiztory11.16_Sinqua Walls_Record Label Owner Dick Griffey#OTD Record executive Dick Griffey, founder of SOLAR Records, was born in Nashville, TN. Actor Sinqua Walls narrates.2022-11-1600 minThis Day in Quiztory11.15_The Origin of Voorhees University#OTD Denmark Industrial School, now known as Voorhees University, opened in Denmark, South Carolina.2022-11-1501 minThis Day in Quiztory11.14_The Washington Society of Colored Dentists#OTD The Washington Society of Colored Dentists, a precursor of the National Dental Association, was formed in the District of Columbia.2022-11-1401 minThis Day in Quiztory11.11_The Civil Rights Memorial#OTD The Civil Rights Memorial, a granite fountain inscribed with the names of 41 martyrs of the movement, was dedicated in Montgomery, Alabama.2022-11-1100 minThis Day in Quiztory11.10_Associate Press Secretary Andrew Hatcher#OTD Andrew Hatcher was appointed associate press secretary under President John F. Kennedy making him the first African American to serve in the White House Press Office.2022-11-1001 minThis Day in Quiztory11.09_Howard University Medical School#OTD The first classes began at Howard University's newly established Medical Department with eight students and five faculty members.2022-11-0901 minThis Day in Quiztory11.08_Songstress Minnie Riperton#OTD Recording artist and four octave vocalist Minnie Riperton was born in Chicago, IL. Happy Heavenly Birthday!2022-11-0800 minThis Day in Quiztory11.07_Tamara Tunie_R.I.P. Smokin' Joe#OTD The boxing world mourned the loss of heavyweight champion Smokin' Joe Frazier. Actress Tamara Tunie narrates.2022-11-0701 minThis Day in Quiztory11.04_Caryn Ward_Basketball Pioneer Bob Douglas#OTD Bob Douglas, regarded as the "father of black professional basketball," was born on the island of Saint Kitts in the British West Indies. Actress Caryn Ward narrates.2022-11-0401 minThis Day in Quiztory11.03_Cappriccieo Scates_Broadcaster Hal Jackson#OTD Hall of fame radio broadcaster Hal Jackson was born in Charleston, South Carolina. Music executive Cappriccieo Scates narrates.2022-11-0301 minThis Day in Quiztory11.02_Nicci Gilbert_Origin of MLK Day#OTD President Ronald Reagan signed legislation designating a federal holiday in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Recording artist Nicci Gilbert narrates.2022-11-0201 minThis Day in Quiztory11.01_Journalist Nancy Maynard#OTD Publisher Nancy Maynard, one-time owner of he Oakland Tribune, was born in Harlem, NY.2022-11-0101 minThis Day in Quiztory10.31_"Baby Love" Hit #1#OTD The song "Baby Love," the second of five consecutive number one singles by The Supremes, began a four week run atop the Billboard Hot 100.2022-10-3101 minThis Day in Quiztory10.28_Abolitionist Levi Coffin#OTD Abolitionist Levi Coffin, an active leader of the Underground Railroad, was born in New Garden, North Carolina.2022-10-2801 minThis Day in Quiztory10.27_Atlanta, Georgia's 55th Mayor#OTD Politician Andrew Young was elected the 55th mayor of Atlanta, Georgia.2022-10-2701 minThis Day in Quiztory10.26_Happy Birthday, Bootsy Collins!#OTD Recording artist and musician Bootsy Collins was born in Cincinnati, Ohio.2022-10-2601 minThis Day in Quiztory10.25_Army General Benjamin O. Davis, Sr.#OTD Benjamin O. Davis, Sr. became the first African American army general in the United States.2022-10-2501 minThis Day in Quiztory10.21_Nicci Gilbert_Musician Dizzy Gillespie#OTD Jazz musician and composer Dizzy Gillespie was born in Cheraw, South Carolina. Recording artist Nicci Gilbert celebrates his life and legacy.2022-10-2101 minThis Day in Quiztory10.20_The Tuskegee Airmen#OTD The U.S. Air Force Officer's Training School added the historical account of the Tuskegee Airmen fighter pilots to their curriculum.2022-10-2001 minThis Day in Quiztory10.19_African American Women In The Navy#OTD The United States Navy began admitting African American women to serve.2022-10-1901 minThis Day in Quiztory10.18_Fallout From the Black Power Salute#OTD Olympic medalists John Carlos and Tommie Smith were suspended for raising their fists in protest atop the medal stand at the Summer Olympics in Mexico City.2022-10-1801 minThis Day in Quiztory10.17_Capital Savings Bank#OTD Capital Savings Bank, the first bank organized and operated by African Americans, was founded.2022-10-1701 minThis Day in Quiztory10.14_Jackson Five's First TV Appearance#OTD The Jackson 5 made their first nationally broadcast television appearance on the Hollywood Palace Special.2022-10-1401 minThis Day in Quiztory10.13_Tamara Tunie_Nathaniel "Sweetwater" Clifton#OTD Nathaniel "Sweetwater" Clifton, a pioneer for African American players in the NBA, was born in Little Rock, Arkansas. Actress Tamara Tunie narrates.2022-10-1301 minThis Day in Quiztory10.11_Inventor Granville T. Woods#OTD Inventor Granville T. Woods, also referred to as the "Black Edison," received a patent for his telephone system apparatus that he called telegraphony.2022-10-1101 minThis Day in Quiztory10.10_Inventor Isaac R. Johnson#OTD Inventor Isaac R. Johnson received a patent for his improvement on the bicycle frame.2022-10-1001 minThis Day in Quiztory10.07_Poet Amiri Baraka#OTD Poet and author Amiri Baraka, a staunch advocate of black liberation and Pan-Africanism, was born in Newark, New Jersey.2022-10-0701 minThis Day in Quiztory10.06_Civil Rights Activist Fannie Lou Hamer#OTD Civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer, co-founder of the Freedom Democratic Party, was born in Montgomery County, MS.2022-10-0601 minThis Day in Quiztory10.05_Politician Yvonne Brathwaite Burke#OTD Politician Yvonne Brathwaite Burke, the first African American female to represent the west coast in Congress, was born in Los Angeles, CA. Today we celebrate her on her 90th birthday!2022-10-0501 minThis Day in Quiztory10.04_The New Orleans Tribune#OTD The New Orleans Tribune became the first black daily newspaper in the United States.2022-10-0401 minThis Day in Quiztory10.03_Bethune-Cookman University#OTD Educator Mary McLeod Bethune opened the Daytona Literary and Industrial Training School for Negro Girls, now known as Bethune-Cookman University.2022-10-0301 minThis Day in Quiztory09.30_James Meredith Made History At Ole Miss#OTD Activist James Meredith became the first African American student to enroll at the University of Mississippi.2022-09-3001 minThis Day in Quiztory09.29_Basketball Player Chuck Cooper#OTD Chuck Cooper, the first African American to be drafted by an NBA team, was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.2022-09-2900 minThis Day in Quiztory09.28_Reagan Gomez_Remembering Jazz Legend Miles Davis#OTD The music world lost an icon. Jazz musician Miles Davis passed away at the age of 65. Actress Reagan Gomez narrates.2022-09-2801 minThis Day in Quiztory09.27_Happy Heavenly Birthday, Don Cornelius!#OTD Soul Train founder and longtime host, Don Cornelius, was born in Chicago, Illinois.2022-09-2700 minThis Day in Quiztory09.26_"Didn't We Almost Have It All" - Whitney Houston#OTD Whitney Houston's "Didn't We Almost Have it All" began a two week run on top of the Billboard Hot 100 becoming her fifth consecutive number one single.2022-09-2600 minThis Day in Quiztory09.23_Happy Heavenly Birthday, Ray Charles!#OTD Legendary singer and songwriter Ray Charles was born in Albany, Georgia. The multi-Grammy Award winning recording artist would have been 92 today.2022-09-2301 minThis Day in Quiztory09.22_Emancipation Proclamation Announcement#OTD President Abraham Lincoln announced that the Emancipation Proclamation would take effect on January 1, 1863.2022-09-2201 minThis Day in Quiztory09.21_Atllas_Remembering Track Star Florence Griffith-Joyner#OTD The world mourned the loss of Olympic gold medalist and global fashionista Florence Griffith-Joyner. Arizona philanthropist Lloyd Hopkins celebrates her life and legacy.2022-09-2101 minThis Day in Quiztory09.20_Boycott Organized at Bethel A.M.E. Church#OTD A group of free black men in Philadelphia gathered and organized a boycott of products made by slaves. This gathering is considered to be the first meeting of the Colored Conventions Movement.2022-09-2001 minThis Day in Quiztory09.19_Iota Phi Theta Fraternity#OTD Iota Phi Theta Fraternity was founded on the campus of Morgan State.2022-09-1901 minThis Day in Quiztory09.16_Author and Motivational Speaker Debbye Turner Bell#OTD Debbye Turner, now known as an author and motivational speaker, was thrust into the national spotlight by being crowned Miss America, the third African American to hold the title.2022-09-1601 minThis Day in Quiztory09.15_Juaquin Hawkins_16th Street Baptist Church Bombing#OTD A bomb exploded near the basement of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama killing four little girls and injuring many others. Basketball player and author Juaquin Hawkins narrates.2022-09-1501 minThis Day in Quiztory09.14_Shondrella Avery_Opera Singer Leontyne Price#OTD Opera singer Leontyne Price received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Lyndon B. Johnson. Actress Shondrella Avery narrates.2022-09-1401 minThis Day in Quiztory09.13_Rest In Peace, 2Pac!#OTD Recording artist and actor Tupac Shakur died in a Las Vegas, Nevada hospital. Today we remember his life and legacy on the 26th anniversary of his passing.2022-09-1301 minThis Day in Quiztory09.12_R&B Singer Barry White#OTD R&B singer Barry White was born in Galveston, Texas.2022-09-1201 minThis Day in Quiztory09.09_Poet Sonia Sanchez#OTD Poet and activist Sonia Sanchez was born in Birmingham, Alabama. Today we celebrate her life and work on her 88th birthday.2022-09-0901 minThis Day in Quiztory09.08_Singer Dorothy Dandridge#OTD The entertainment world lost singer and actress Dorothy Dandridge. Today we celebrate her career and legacy.2022-09-0801 minThis Day in Quiztory09.07_Painter Jacob Lawrence#OTD Painter Jacob Lawrence, known for his work during the Harlem Renaissance, was born in Atlantic City, NJ.2022-09-0701 minThis Day in Quiztory09.06_Olympic Champion Rafer Johnson#OTD Track and field champion Rafer Johnson won gold in the decathlon at the 1960 Olympic Games.2022-09-0601 minThis Day in Quiztory09.02_Judge Joseph W. Hatchett#OTD Judge Joseph W. Hatchett was sworn in as the first black justice on Florida's Supreme Court.2022-09-0201 minThis Day in Quiztory02.23_Malik Yoba_Happy Birthday, W.E.B. Du Bois!Happy heavenly birthday to scholar and activist W.E.B. Du Bois! Actor Malik Yoba narrates today's Quiztory lesson.2021-02-2301 minThis Day in Quiztory06.02_The 99th Pursuit SquadronOn this day in Quiztory, the 99th Pursuit Squadron, an all African American unit trained at the Tuskegee Institute, flew its first combat mission.2020-06-0201 minThis Day in Quiztory10.31_"Baby Love"On this day in Quiztory, "Baby Love" by The Supremes began a four week run as the number one single on the BillBoard Hot 100. It was the second of five consecutive singles by the group to reach the top of the chart.2019-10-3101 minThis Day in Quiztory10.29_Mississippi School DesegregationOn this day in Quiztory, the state of Mississippi was ordered to immediately desegregate its schools via a United States Supreme Court ruling in Alexander v Holmes County Board of Education2019-10-2901 minThis Day in Quiztory10.23_NAACP's Petition To End Racial DiscriminationOn this day in Quiztory, the NAACP petitioned the United Nations to assist in ending racial discrimination in America2019-10-2301 minThis Day in Quiztory10.14_Jackson 5 on Hollywood Palace SpecialOn this day in Quiztory, the Jackson 5 made their television debut on The Hollywood Palace Special performing "I Want You Back"2019-10-1401 minThis Day in Quiztory07.25_Buffalo Soldiers TributeOn this day in Quiztory, General Colin Powell dedicates a monument commemorating the achievements of the Buffalo Soldiers.2019-07-2501 minThis Day in Quiztory07.11_Abolitionist Olaudah EquianoOn this day in Quiztory, enslaved African Olaudah Equiano purchased his freedom from bondage in the U.S.and became an active abolitionist in England. Actor Brandon Larkins shares his story.2019-07-1100 minThis Day in Quiztory06.07_Gail Fisher Makes Emmy Awards HistoryOn this day in Quiztory, Gail Fisher became the first black actress to win an Emmy. Actor Thomas Q. Jones celebrates her achievement.2019-06-0701 minThis Day in Quiztory06.06_Phylicia Rashad Makes Tony Award HistoryOn this day in Quiztory, Phylicia Rashad became the first black woman to win a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play for her role in "A Raisin in the Sun"2019-06-0601 minThis Day in Quiztory05.29_Hall of Fame Baseball Player Tim RainesOn this day in Quiztory, Tim Raines stole his 700th base en route to 808 career stolen bases in Major League Baseball2019-05-2901 minThis Day in Quiztory05.20_African Americans in the U.S. NavyOn this day in Quiztory, the U.S. Navy began allowing African American men to enlist as sailors2019-05-2001 minThis Day in Quiztory05.03_Sean "Diddy" CombsOn this day in Quiztory, Sean "Diddy" Combs received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame2019-05-0301 minThis Day in Quiztory04.24_"Georgia On My Mind"On this day in Quiztory, Ray Charles' version of "Georgia On My Mind" was declared the state song of Georgia2019-04-2401 minThis Day in Quiztory04.08_Heavyweight Boxer Joe LouisOn this day in Quiztory, boxing champion Joe Louis defended his heavyweight title vs. Tony Musto with a TKO2019-04-0801 minThis Day in Quiztory04.05_Minnie Riperton's "Lovin' You"On this day in Quiztory, Minnie Riperton's "Lovin' You" hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart2019-04-0501 minThis Day in Quiztory03.27_The Civil Rights Act of 1866On This Day in Quiztory, President Andrew Johnson vetoed the Civil Rights Act of 1866, which later became the 14th Amendment ti the U.S. Constitution2019-03-2701 min