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This Day in History: Lincoln Signs D.C. Emancipation Act in 1862
On April 16, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed the D.C. Emancipation Act, granting immediate freedom to enslaved people in Washington, D.C., and offering up...
Trump Targets African American History Museum in Executive Order; Director Resigns
According to USA TODAY, the Smithsonian‘s National Museum of African American History and Culture—opened nine years ago to national acclaim—is now facing criticism from...
This Day in History: Elston Howard Breaks Yankees’ Color Barrier in 1955
On April 14, 1955, Elston Howard made history by becoming the first African American player to join the New York Yankees, breaking the team’s...
This Day in History: Spelman College Holds Its First Classes in 1881
On April 11, 1881, classes began in the basement of an Atlanta church at what was then known as the Atlanta Baptist Female Seminary....
This Day in History: Congress Passes the Civil Rights Act of 1968
On April 10, 1968, Congress passed the Civil Rights Act of 1968, a landmark law aimed at ending housing discrimination based on race, religion,...