On October 15, 1966, the Black Panther Party was formed in Oakland, California. The Black Panther Party was formed by notable civil rights and political activists Huey Newton and Bobby Seale. The Black Panther Party was a black power organization that sought to uplift and protect black communities and families by focusing on social reform and community initiatives.
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. won a Nobel Peace Prize in 1964
On October 14, 1964, Dr. Martin Luther King won a Nobel Peace Prize for his nonviolent approach to the civil rights movement. He made history as the youngest person to receive the award, at just 35 years old.
Edith Spurlock Sampson, the first African-American delegate to represent the U.S. at the UN, was born in 1901
On October 13, 1901, Edith Spurlock Sampson was born. Edith Spurlock Sampson was the first African American delegate to represent the U.S. at the UN.
Francesca Denis | Founder
Francesca Denis is the owner of Cocoa Bean Juice and Salad Bar. As a descendent of a Haitian mother who immigrated from Haiti to Brooklyn NY, Francesca hopes for Cocoa Bean to serve as an extension of knowledge gained from healthy eating which positively influenced health and wellness changes in her personal life. Cocoa Bean Juice and Salad Bar aims to be a place where one may unwind from the fast paced city life and get a taste of what the Caribbean has to offer.
NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain died at the age of 63 in 1999
On October 12, 1999, Wilt Chamberlain died at the age of 63. Wilt Chamberlain dominated the NBA from 1959-1973, winning two championship titles. Wilt Chamberlain is most remembered for his 100-point game against the Knicks in 1962.
Iconic rapper MC Lyte was born in 1971
On October 11, 1971, MC Lyte was born in Queens, New York. MC Lyte is an iconic rapper, DJ, actress, and philanthropist. After music MC Lyte transitioned to starting a successful career as an actress.
Simone Biles won her fifth all-around World Gymnastics Championship in 2019
On October 10, 2019, Simone Biles won her fifth all-around world gymnastics championship. In 2019, Simone Biles won her fifth all-around championship title. She extended her medal count to 22, becoming the most decorated and accomplished gymnast in world championship history.
Deon Hemmings, the first Jamaican woman to win an Olympic gold medal, was born in 1968
On October 9, 1968, Deon Hemmings was born in St. Ann, Jamaica. Deon Hemmings is known for being the first Jamaican woman to win an Olympic gold medal. Throughout her Olympic career, Hemmings dominated the 400m hurdles, her specialty.
Wangari Maathai became the first African woman to win a Nobel Peace Prize in 2004
On October 8, 2004, Environmentalist Wangari Maathai became the first African woman to win a Nobel Peace Prize. Wangari Maathai received higher education in the U.S., earning both a bachelor’s and master’s degree. Shortly thereafter, Maathai returned to Africa to continue her education where she became the first woman in East and Central Africa with a doctorate degree.
Toni Morrison became the first African-American woman to win a Nobel Prize for Literature in 1993
On October 7, 1993, Toni Morrison became the first African American woman to win a Nobel Prize for Literature. Toni Morrison received higher education from Howard University. After graduating, Morrison went on to create a career as a renowned novelist and professor. Throughout her career, Morrison was praised for her literary works that often highlighted pivotal aspects of black history. In 1993 Toni Morrison won the Nobel Peace for Literature making her the first African American woman to receive the prestigious award. In addition to winning the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1963, Morrison was also awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2012. Toni Morrison died in 2019 at the age of 88.
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