On August 23, 1900, Booker T. Washington founded the National Negro Business League.
Category Archives: Today in History
The Haitian Revolution begins
On August 22, 1791, the Haitian Revolution began in St. Domingue.
Nat Turner starts the deadliest slave revolt in U.S. history
On August 21, 1831, Nat Turner led the deadliest slave revolt in U.S. history.
The National Negro Bowling Association is founded
On August 20, 1939, the National Negro Bowling Association was founded in Detroit, Michigan.
Benjamin Banneker writes a letter to Thomas Jefferson
On August 19, 1791, Benjamin Banneker wrote a letter to Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson, regarding anti-slavery.
The International Olympic Committee bans South Africa from the Tokyo Olympics
On August 18, 1964, The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced the decision to ban South Africa from the Tokyo Olympics.
Marcus Garvey is born
On August 17, 1887, Marcus Garvey was born in Jamaica.
Georg Olden becomes the first African American to design a U.S postage stamp
On August 16, 1963, Georg Olden became the first African American to design a U.S. postage stamp, when the Emancipation Proclamation stamp was issued.
75 delegates gather for the National Negro Convention
On August 15, 1843, seventy-five delegates from twelve states gathered at the National Negro Convention to discuss anti-slavery.
Usain Bolt wins the 100m at the 2016 Rio Olympics
On August 14, 2016, Usain Bolt won the 100m at the Rio Olympics.
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