Category: History

Raymond Lawrence Finch, a Federal District Court and contributor to the development of the Virgin Islands Legal System, was born on October 4, 1940 in Christiansted, St. Croix, to Wilfred…

Let it play in the background as you study and immerse yourself in this topic!Freddie Stowers, recognized posthumously for his heroism and bravery during the decisive Hundred Days Offensive in…

Jennifer Leigh McClellan, great-great-grandchild of slaves and the first Black woman from Virginia in Congress, was born on December 28, 1972, in Petersburg, Virginia, to Dr. James Fennimore McClellan, Jr.,…

Addie Fletcher Booth was an educator, civil rights activist, and labor organizer. She was born Addie De Vault on October 29, 1902 in Independence, Texas to Reuben and Anis Gee…

Let it play in the background as you study and immerse yourself in this topic!The Arnells, a female doo-wop ensemble that also performed as The Teenettes Variations, were all from…

Let it play in the background as you study and immerse yourself in this topic!Mary Hatwood Futrell was an educator, who is best known as being the fourth person of…

Pauline Powell Burns was a pianist and a painter who was most well known for her early art exhibitions in California in the 1890s. Powell was born in Oakland, California…

Diana Bajoie is known as a pioneer of African American politics in the state of Louisiana. She is a former member of the Louisiana legislature and the first African American…

John Edward James, a Tea Party conservative Republican and currently member of Congress from Michigan’s 10th Congressional District, was born in Southfield, Michigan, on June 8, 1981, to John A.…

Dennis W. Weatherby was an administrator and scientist, responsible for the chemical formula now known as Cascade dish detergent. Weatherby was born in Brighton, Alabama on December 4, 1959, to…