Black History Every Day: March 2nd

On this day in 1867, Howard University was chartered in Washington, D.C.

Black History Every Day: March 1st

On this day in 1739, the British were forced to sign a peace treaty with escaped slave societies in Jamaica.

Also in 1780 on this day, PENNSYLVANIA BECAME THE FIRST STATE TO ABOLISH SLAVERY!

Black History Every Day: February 29th

On this Leap Day in 1919, the Pan American Congress was organized by W.E.B. DuBois.

Also, the Tuskegee Airman were initiated on this day in 1942 during World War II.

Black History Every Day: February 28th

Om 1708, there was a slave revolt on Long Island in New York. At least 7 whites were killed.

Black History Every Day: February 27th

In 1844 on this date, the Dominican Republic was established.

Also on this day in 1988, Debi Thomas became the 1st Black to win a medal at the Winter Olympics.

Black History Every Day: February 26th

On this day in 1926, Carter G. Woodson announced "Negro History Week."

Black History Every Day: February 25th

In 1870 on this day, Hiram Revels was elected the 1st Black to the U.S. Senate.