On November 7, 1963, Elston Howard became the first African American to win the American League MVP award.
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The U.N. condemns South Africa’s racial apartheid
On November 6, 1962, the United Nations condemned South Africa’s history of racial apartheid.
Shirley Chisholm becomes the first African American woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives
On November 5, 1968, Shirley Chisholm became the first African American woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.
Barack Obama is elected as the first African American president of the U.S.
On November 4, 2008, Barack Obama was elected as the first African American president of the U.S.
Carol Moseley Braun becomes the first African American woman elected to the U.S. Senate
On November 3, 1992, Carol Moseley Braun made history as the first African American woman elected to the U.S. Senate.
President Ronald Reagan declares MLK Day a federal holiday
On November 2, 1983, President Ronald Reagan signed a bill in the White House Rose Garden that declared Martin Luther King Day a federal holiday.
Brianna Millions | HBCU grad and author
Brianna Millions | HBCU grad and author
EBONY Magazine publishes its first issue
On November 1, 1945, EBONY magazine published its first issue.
Roxanne Iniece | Author, Consultant & Business Strategist
Roxanne Iniece | Author, Consultant & Business Strategist
Dr. Irene Abrons | Author & Business Coach
Dr. Irene Abrons | Author & Business Coach