On November 23, 1949, Tom Joyner was born. Tom Joyner was the first Black nationally syndicated radio show host. He is famously known for the Tom Joyner Morning Show, which started in 1994.
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Col. Frederick Gregory became the first Black commander of a space shuttle mission in 1989
On November 22, 1989, Col. Frederick Gregory became the first Black commander of a space shuttle mission.
Jazz saxophonist Coleman Hawkins was born in 1904
On November 21, 1904, Coleman Hawkins was born. Coleman Hawkins was a jazz saxophonist and pioneer.
Dominique Dawes, the first African American to win an individual Olympic medal in gymnastics, was born in 1976
On November 20, 1976, Olympian gymnast Dominique Dawes was born in Maryland. Dominique Dawes is known for breaking color barriers in gymnastics. She was the first African American to win an Olympic gold medal in gymnastics. She was also the first African American to win an individual Olympic medal in gymnastics.
The infamous “Malice at the Palace” bawl took place at the Palace of Auburn Hills in 2004
On November 19, 2004, the infamous “Malice at the Palace” brawl took place at the Palace of Auburn Hills in Michigan. The brawl occurred during a 2004 NBA game between the Indiana Pacers and the Detroit Pistons. It is remembered as the ‘most infamous brawl in NBA history.’
Michael B. Coleman, the first Black mayor of Columbus, was born in 1954
On November 18, 1954, Michael B. Coleman was born. Michael B. Coleman was the first African American mayor of Columbus, Ohio. He served as mayor from 2000-2016.
Poet, essayist and feminist Audre Lodre died in 1992
On November 17, 1992, Audre Lodre died. Audre Lodre was a poet, essayist and feminist. Audre Lodre used her gift of poetry to discuss race and sexuality among other topics.
Agbani Darego became the first African to be crowned Miss World in 2001.
On November 16, 2001, Agbani Darego became the first Black African to be crowned Miss World.
Kwame Ture, formerly known as Stokely Carmichael, died in 1998
On November 15, 1998, Kwame Ture, formerly known as Stokely Carmichael, died. Kwame Ture was an influential civil rights activist and educator. He devoted his time to the SNCC, Black Panther Party and the Pan-Africanism movement. He worked with influential leaders like Martin Luther King. Towards the end of his life, Kwame Ture moved to Guinea which eventually became his final resting place.
Ruby Bridges is escorted to school by federal marshals
On November 14, 1960, Ruby Bridges was escorted to an all-white elementary school by federal marshals. In 1960, 6-year Ruby Bridges was escorted to William Frantz Elementary School, all-white school in New Orleans. The iconic photo of her walking to school soon became a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement.
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