On December 29, 1907, Robert C. Weaver was born. In 1966, Robert C. Weaver became the first secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development making him the first African American to be appointed to a U.S. presidential cabinet.
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Khadijah Butler | Author and Founder
TheBlack.Blog does an “Entrepreneur Spotlight” to highlight impactful entrepreneurs, creatives, and innovators. Khadijah Butler is an Around-the-Way girl with a thirst for knowledge and a hunger for education equality amongst minorities. She is the Founder and President of the Craig D. Butler Scholarship Foundation.
Famous actor Denzel Washington was born in 1954
On December 28, 1954, Denzel Washington was born. Denzel Washington is a famous actor. Denzel Washington has starred in several popular films like He’s Got Game (1998), Remember the Titans (2000), and Training Day (2001).
Inventor and entrepreneur Marjorie Stewart Joyner died in 1994
On December 27, 1994, Marjorie Stewart Joyner died at the age of 98.
Marjorie Joyner was a prominent inventor, entrepreneur and beautician. In 1928, Joyner patented a wave machine to help Black women straighten their hair. Marjorie Joyner worked closely with other prominent women including Madam C.J. Walker.
Harriet Ida Pickens and Frances Eliza Wills became the first female African American U.S. Navy officers in 1944
On December 26,1944, Harriet Ida Pickens and Frances Eliza Wills became the first African American female U.S. Navy officers. In October of 1944, President Roosevelt and the U.S. Navy announced the decision to allow African Americans into the Navy. Shortly thereafter Harriet Ida Pickens and Frances Eliza Wills were selected to enlist in the U.S. Navy. Despite the integration of the U.S. Navy in 1944, African American men and women still faced discrimination, racism and lack of representation.
Rev. Jesse Jackson founded Operation PUSH in 1971
On December 25, 1971, Reverend Jesse Jackson founded Operation PUSH (People United to Save Humanity) in 1971. It was later renamed the Rainbow PUSH Coalition after a merge between the Rainbow Coalition and Operation PUSH.
Jazz drummer Warren ‘Baby’ Dodds was born in 1898
On December 24, 1898, Warren ‘Baby’ Dodds was born. Warren “Baby” Dodds was a jazz drummer.
Prominent activist and philanthropist Madam C.J. Walker was born in 1867
On December 23, 1867, Madam C.J. Walker was born. Madam C.J. Walker was an influential during the early 1900s. Throughout her life, Madam C.J. Walker strived to uplift and empower Black women, oftentimes using her own resources to do so. Walker also devoted her time to several prestigious Black organizations including the NAACP.
Famous painter Jean-Michel Basquiat was born in 1960
On December 22, 1960, Jean-Michel Basquiat was born. Jean-Michel Basquiat was a successful self-taught artist and painter. He was most influential during the 1970s.
Latosca Asberry | Realtor and Yoga Teacher
TheBlack.Blog does an “Entrepreneur Spotlight” to highlight impactful entrepreneurs, creatives, and innovators. Latosca Asberry is a realtor, yoga instructor, and the founder of Be Self-Centered. Be Self-Centered is a hybrid yoga studio that offers in-person and online yoga classes.
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