#OTD Civil rights activist James Meredith graduated from the University of Mississippi after being the first African American student admitted to the institution.โดย Quiztory

#OTD Priest James Augustine Healy became the first black Bishop in the United States. Actor Tom Wright narrates.โดย Quiztory

Labor union, Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, was formed by A. Philip Randolph. It was the first labor organization led by African Americans to receive a charter with the American Federation of Labor.โดย Quiztory

#OTD Thoroughbred horse racer Marlon St. Julien rode in the Kentucky Derby, making him the first African American jockey to do so since 1921.โดย Quiztory

#OTD Samuel L. Gravely, Jr. became the first African American admiral in the United States Navy. Actress Keesha Sharp narrates.โดย Quiztory

#OTD Charlotte E. Ray became the first female admitted to the District of Columbia Bar. Ray was also the first black female attorney in the United States. Recording artist Kevin Ross narrates.โดย Quiztory

Today we celebrate psychologist Mamie Phipps Clark whose "doll studies" were influential in the U.S. Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Educationโดย Quiztory

#OTD The Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee was organized as the principal channel for student commitment to the civil rights movement in the U.S.โดย Quiztory

#OTD Elston Howard, the first African American player to make the NY Yankees roster, made his major league debut.โดย Quiztory

#OTD The largest slave uprising, planned by Denmark Vesey, was scheduled to be carried out in Charleston, South Carolina.โดย Quiztory

#OTD Several days of rioting began in New York City to protest the draft during the Civil War.โดย Quiztory

#OTD Emmy Award winning actress Beah Richards was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Recording artist Jamie Jones celebrates her life and legacy.โดย Quiztory

#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.โดย Quiztory

Radio host Tyrone DuBose celebrates hall of fame outfielder Andre Dawsonโดย Quiztory

Today we celebrate Toni "Tomboy" Stone, the first woman to play professional baseball, as part of the Negro Leaguesโดย Quiztory

#OTD Democratic politician Kenneth Gibson was elected the 36th mayor of Newark, New Jersey and the first African American to lead the city.โดย Quiztory

#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.โดย Quiztory

#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.โดย Quiztory

#OTD in 1867, Howard University was established in Washington, DC.โดย Quiztory

#OTD in 1946, hall of fame defensive end Elvin Bethea was born in Trenton, New Jersey.โดย Quiztory

We celebrate the life and legacy of actor and comedian Eddie "Rochester" Anderson, who passed away on this day in 1977.โดย Quiztory

#OTD in 1964, women's rights advocate Anna Julia Cooper passed away at the age of 105.โดย Quiztory

#OTD in 2000, the home of entrepreneur Alonzo Herndon was added to the National Register of Historic Places.โดย Quiztory

#OTD in 1956, Autherine Lucy became the first African American student to attend the University of Alabama. Recording artist Deborah Cox narrates.โดย Quiztory

#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.โดย Quiztory

#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.โดย Quiztory

#OTD in 1972, gospel singer Mahalia Jackson passed away at the age of 60.โดย Quiztory

#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.โดย Quiztory

John H. Johnson, founder of Ebony and Jet magazines, was born in Arkansas City, AR in 1918.โดย Quiztory

#OTD Singer Kathy Sledge, of the group Sister Sledge, was born in Philadelphia, PA. Happy 64th birthday to her!โดย Quiztory

#OTD Benjamin Ward was sworn in as the 34th New York City Police Commissioner in 1984โดย Quiztory

#OTD Charlotte E. Ray, the country's first black female attorney, passed away in 1911 at age 60.โดย Quiztory

#OTD The late night talk show The Arsenio Hall Show premiered in 1989.โดย Quiztory

On this day in 1905, art historian James A. Porter was born in Baltimore, MD. Recording artist Bowlegged Lou narrates.โดย Quiztory

Happy 80th birthday to singer Carla Thomas! The "Queen of Memphis Soul" was born on this day in Memphis, TN.โดย Quiztory

On this day in 1981, the musical "Dreamgirls" made its debut on Broadway at the Imperial Theatre.โดย Quiztory

#OTD The Colored Methodist Episcopal Church was founded in Jackson, Tennessee.โดย Quiztory

#OTD Educator and civil rights activist Septima Clark, dubbed the "Mother of the Movement," passed away at the age of 89.โดย Quiztory

#OTD Football standout Ernie Davis, the first African American to win the Heisman Trophy, was born in New Salem, Pennsylvania.โดย Quiztory

#OTD Soprano singer Marie Selika Williams became the first black artist to perform at the White House.โดย Quiztory

#OTD Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. was founded on the campus of Howard University.โดย Quiztory

#OTD Record executive Dick Griffey, founder of SOLAR Records, was born in Nashville, TN. Actor Sinqua Walls narrates.โดย Quiztory

#OTD Denmark Industrial School, now known as Voorhees University, opened in Denmark, South Carolina.โดย Quiztory

#OTD The Washington Society of Colored Dentists, a precursor of the National Dental Association, was formed in the District of Columbia.โดย Quiztory

#OTD The Civil Rights Memorial, a granite fountain inscribed with the names of 41 martyrs of the movement, was dedicated in Montgomery, Alabama.โดย Quiztory

#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.โดย Quiztory

#OTD The first classes began at Howard University's newly established Medical Department with eight students and five faculty members.โดย Quiztory

#OTD Recording artist and four octave vocalist Minnie Riperton was born in Chicago, IL. Happy Heavenly Birthday!โดย Quiztory

#OTD The boxing world mourned the loss of heavyweight champion Smokin' Joe Frazier. Actress Tamara Tunie narrates.โดย Quiztory

#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.โดย Quiztory