Claude A Barnett Claude A Barnett founded Associated Negro Press
First issue of Baltimore Afro-American Newspaper First issue of Baltimore Afro-American Ne
George B. Vashon frist black to enter NY State bar
Autherine Lucy Foster Autherine Lucy Foster
Father Patrick Francis Healy Father Patrick Francis Healy first black man to receive a PhD
Harry Blair Harry Blair received a patent for his corn planting machine
Alex Miller (December 5, 1912 – May 25, 1965), known professionally as Sonny Boy William
Sonny Boy Williamson Blues singer, harmonica player
Josiah Henson Runaway slave
The Secretary of the Navy Authorized enlistment of slaves as Union sailors, September 25,
1866 - The Georgia Equal Rights Association First organized. 1867 - The Georgia Equal Righ
Garrett Augustus Morgan Father of the Gas Mask
Constance Baker Motley was born in New Haven, Connecticut in 1921. She received her bachel
Violette N. Anderson was born July 16, 1882, in London, England. She and her parents, Rich
Black Muslin Black Muslin movement initiated in Detroit
