This Day In Quiztory

Today we celebrate prolific inventor Granville T. Woods, sometimes referred to as "The Black Edison"

Today we celebrate inventor Isaac R. Johnson who patented an improvement on the standard bicycle frame making it foldable and more portable.

Today we remember the life and legacy of astronomer and mathematician Benjamin Banneker

Today we share some background on a call for peace by rap group Run DMC in the city of Los Angeles

Today we share some background on poet and activist Amiri Baraka

Today we share some history on the origin of the New Orleans Tribune, a daily African American newspaper.

Today we share some background on the origin of Bethune-Cookman University and its leader Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune

Today we celebrate Justice Thurgood Marshall, the first African American to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States

Today we share some history on the Jerry Rescue, where abolitionist rescue and subsequently help an African American escape from being falsely accused of theft

Today we share some history on James Meredith, the first African American to enroll at the University of Mississippi

Today we shine a spotlight on poet and author Gwendolyn Brooks, the first African American to win a Pulitzer Prize

Today we celebrate the life and legacy of blues singer Bessie Smith, often regarded as one of the greatest singers of her era.

Today we share some background on the history of service of African Americans in the United States Navy

Today we share some history on the integration of Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas by nine African American students dubbed the "Little Rock Nine"

Happy birthday, Ray Charles! Today we celebrate the legendary recording artist on what would be his 89th birthday!

Today we share some history on a movement to boycott products made by slaves organized by the Negro Convention of Free Men

Happy Founders Day, Iota Phi Theta! Today we share some history on the origin of this greek letter fraternity.

Today we send birthday wishes to Dr. Ben Carson, renowned neurosurgeon and current U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development

Today we celebrate actress and singer Vanessa L. Williams, the first African American to be crowned Miss America

Today we shine a spotlight on Debbye Turner, veterinarian, television host and the third African American to hold the title of Miss America