October 19, 1944: On this the United States Navy opened its doors to Black women. “Navy to admit...
Black History
October 18, 1968: On this day Bob Beamon set the world and Olympic long jumping record at 29...
October 18, 1888: On this date the first bank organized and operated by African Americans was...
October 16, 1995: On this day a million Black men and children converged on DC. The Million Man...
October 15, 1968: On this day Wyomia Tyus became the first athlete — man or woman —...
