Category: Politics/Law/Military

  • Sun, 1210-05-16
    Sundiata Keita, hero of the Mali empire

    This date celebrates the birth of an African King Sundiata Keita, also known as Mari Diata, in approximately 1210.

    Keita was the founder...

  • Mon, 1487-09-04
    Zulu, a people who remain throughout time.

    *This date celebrates the Zulu nation. The Zulu are the largest ethnic group in South Africa, with a population of approximately 8 million....

  • Sat, 1510-07-22
    Alessandro de Medici, a secret no more!

    The birth of Alessandro de Medici in 1510 is celebrated on this date. He was a Black Italian ruler during the 16th century.

    The son of a...

  • Sat, 1664-09-20
    Anti-Amalgamation law passed.

    *On this date in 1664, Maryland passed the first Anti amalgamation law. This law was intended to prevent marriages between Black men and English...

  • Tue, 1692-06-24
    Kingston, Jamaica founded

    Kingston Jamaica was founded on this date in 1692. It is the capital and chief port of Jamaica, an island nation in the West Indies. Kingston...

  • Thu, 1697-01-03
    From slave to general, Abram Hannibal.

    On this date we celebrate the birth of Abram Hannibal in 1697. He was an African slave who became a major general and military engineer in Russia...

  • Wed, 1723-11-17
    Crispus Attucks, the first patriot to die for America

    On this date in 1723, we celebrate the birth of Crispus Attucks. He was a Black merchant and patriot.

    Little is known about the early...

  • Tue, 1744-05-19
    England's first Black Queen, Sophie Charlotte born

    *Princess Sophie Charlotte was born on this date in 1744. She was the first Black Queen of England.

    Charlotte was the eighth child of...

  • Tue, 1748-12-10
    An original patriot, James Lafayette!

    *James Lafayette’s birth in 1748 is celebrated on this date. He was a black slave and patriot.

    Born on William Armistead's New Kent...

  • Thu, 1750-10-01
    Peter Salem, an original patriot!

    The birth of Peter Salem in 1750 is celebrated on this date. He was a Black soldier and patriot.

    Though Salem’s birth year is not certain...

  • Fri, 1750-10-30
    Salem Poor, an original patriot!

    The birth of Salem Poor around 1750 is celebrated on this date. He was a Black patriot during the Revolutionary War.

    Poor was a free...

  • Sun, 1774-03-13
    Rose Fortune, a special Canadian!

    *The birth of Rose Fortune in 1774 is celebrated on this date. She was a Black law enforcement officer and businesswoman.

    Fortune was...

  • Thu, 1776-07-04
    Declaration of Independence adopted

    On this date in 1776, the Declaration of Independence was adopted. This document affected blacks in two significant ways distinct from other U.S...

  • Wed, 1777-07-02
    Vermont abolishes slavery.

    On this date in 1777, Vermont abolished slavery.

    Vermont was an independent sovereign country that year and did not join the United...

  • Fri, 1777-11-14
    Roger B. Taney, a pro-slavery judge!

    The birth of Roger Brooke Taney in 1777 is recalled on this date. He was an American lawyer and judge who supported slavery.

    Born in...

  • Sat, 1778-08-29
    The 1st Rhode Island Infantry, Revolutionary War service

    On this date in 1778, the Black, elite First Rhode Island regiment defeated three assaults by British troops at the battle of Rhode Island (...

  • Thu, 1787-06-28
    Black Seminole Abraham was a leader

    The birth of Black Seminole warrior Abraham is celebrated on this date in 1787. He was an African-Native-American soldier and politician.

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  • Wed, 1787-07-11
    John Quincy Adams, president, abolitionist, and Amistad Councel

    John Quincy Adams was born on this date in 1767. He was an American diplomat, politician, opponent of slavery, and the fourth president of the...

  • Thu, 1787-07-12
    The "Three-Fifths" compromise

    On this date in 1787, the Three-fifths Compromise was enacted. Delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia that year accepted a...

  • Thu, 1788-04-24
    William Cuffay, a Black politician

    The birth of William Cuffay in 1788 is celebrated on this date. He was a Black tailor, and politician.

    From Chatham, Kent in England his...