On March 29, 1982, Michael Jordan won a NCAA championship with the North Carolina Tar Heels. In 1982, Michael Jordan hit the game-winning shot against Georgetown leading the Tar Heels to a NCAA title.
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Dr. Benjamin Mays, the first African American president of the Atlanta Board of Education, died in 1984
On March 28, 1984, Dr. Benjamin Mays died. Dr. Benjamin Mays was an influential leader and educator. Dr. Benjamin Mays gained higher education from Bates College and the University of Chicago. Afterward, he began his career as an educator, working for prestigious institutions like Howard University and Morehouse College.
Arthur Mitchell, the first black dancer to join the New York City Ballet, was born in 1934
On March 27, 1934, Arthur Mitchell was born. Arthur Mitchell was a ballet dancer and choreographer. He was the first black dancer to join the New York City Ballet and co-founded the Dance Theatre of Harlem.
Singer and songwriter Teddy Pendergrass was born in 1950
On March 26,1950, Singer and songwriter Teddy Pendergrass was born. Teddy Pendergrass is known for his popular hits like “When Somebody Loves You Back” and “You’re My Latest, My Greatest Inspiration” among others.
The “Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin was born in 1942
On March 25, 1942, Aretha Franklin was born. Aretha Franklin was an iconic singer and performer. Aretha Franklin is known as the “Queen of Soul.”
Halle Berry became the first black actress to win an Academy Award for best actress in 2002
On March 24, 2002, Halle Berry became the first black actress to win an Academy Award for best actress.
Marcus Garvey arrived in the U.S. in 1916
On March 23, 1916, Marcus Garvey arrived in the U.S. His intention was to attend a lecture tour and meet with influential leader Booker T. Washington. Unfortunately, Washington died before he arrived.
Willie Thrower, the first black quarterback in the NFL, was born in 1939
On March 22, 1930, Willie Thrower was born. Willie Thrower was the first black quarterback in the NFL. In 1953, he made history with the Chicago Bears. Willie Thrower died in 2002.
Lois Jean White, the first black president of the National Parent Teacher Association, was born in 1938
On March 21, 1938, Lois Jean White was born in Nashville, Tennessee. Lois Jean White gained higher education from Fisk University. In 1989, she became the first black president of the National Parent Teacher Association.
Famous director and screenwriter Spike Lee was born in 1957
On March 20, 1957, Spike Lee was born in Atlanta, Georgia. Spike Lee is a famous director, screenwriter, and actor.
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