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On this day in 1992, John Singleton became the first African-American to receive a nomination for Best Director
On February 20, 1992, John Singleton made history as the first African-American to receive an Oscar nomination for Best Director for his film “Boyz...
On this day in 1957, LeVar Burton was born in Germany
LeVar Burton was born on February 16, 1957, in Germany. Burton pursued his education at the University of Southern California, supported by a theater...
On this day in 1968, Henry Lewis broke ground as the first black conductor of a major U.S. orchestra
On February 15, 1968, Henry Lewis shattered racial barriers by assuming the role of director at the New Jersey Symphony, marking him as the...
On this day in 1957, the SCLC was established; Laying groundwork for Civil Rights and Voting Rights Acts
On February 14, 1957, the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) was established at a meeting in New Orleans after the end of the Montgomery...
On this day in 1920, Andrew ‘Rube’ Foster Established the NNL, Pioneering Black Professional Baseball
On February 13, 1920, Andrew “Rube” Foster made history by establishing the Negro National League (NNL), marking a pivotal moment in African-American sports. Known...