On November 17, 1980, WHMM-TV, the first black owned public broadcasting station in the U.S., broadcasted for the first time.
Author Archives: The Black Blog
Supreme Court rules on Hansberry v. Lee
On November 13, 1940, the Supreme Court ruled on Hansberry v. Lee, deciding that African Americans could not be prohibited from white neighborhoods.
The National Negro Opera Company is founded
On November 12, 1941, the National Negro Opera Company was founded by Madame Lillian Evanto.
The Mary McLeod Bethune Memorial Museum and the National Archives for Black Women’s History is established
On November 11, 1979, the Mary McLeod Bethune Memorial Museum and the National Archives for Black Women’s History was established.
Benjamin Banneker is born
On November 9, 1731, Benjamin Banneker was born.
Elston Howard becomes the first African American to win the AL MVP award
On November 7, 1963, Elston Howard became the first African American to win the American League MVP award.
The U.N. condemns South Africa’s racial apartheid
On November 6, 1962, the United Nations condemned South Africa’s history of racial apartheid.
Brianna Millions | HBCU grad and author
Brianna Millions | HBCU grad and author
Roxanne Iniece | Author, Consultant & Business Strategist
Roxanne Iniece | Author, Consultant & Business Strategist
Dr. Irene Abrons | Author & Business Coach
Dr. Irene Abrons | Author & Business Coach