Make It Yours!
My Black History Calendar Brings the Origin Stories of our Ancestors, Living Legends, and Important Events to Life!
Georgia Douglas Johnson
September 10, 1880 – May 15, 1966 Poet / Playwright Georgia Douglas Camp in Atlanta, Georgia in September [...]
The Story of Henry Johnson & Needham Roberts
May 14, 1918 World War I Heroes Needham Roberts was born in Trenton, New Jersey in 1901. Roberts [...]
Captain Robert Smalls
April 5, 1839 – February 23, 1915 War Hero / Politician / Businessman Robert Smalls was born in [...]
Norma Holloway Johnson
July 28, 1932 – September 18, 2011 Federal Judge Normalie Loyce Holloway grew up in Lake Charles, Louisiana. [...]
Our History At Our Fingertips
What Was Their Path to Cultural Significance? How Did They Become Who They Are? What Happened On This Day? Find Out Now!
Minister Louis Farrakhan
Born May 11, 1933 Religious Leader / Activist Louis Farrakhan was born Louis Eugene Walcott on this day, [...]
Judith Ann Jamison
May 10, 1943 - November 9, 2024 Dancer / Choreographer Judith Ann Jamison was born on this day, [...]
Philippa Duke Schuyler
August 2, 1931 – May 9, 1967 Child Prodigy / Pianist / Composer / Journalist / Author Philippa [...]
Louis Moreau Gottschalk
May 8, 1829 – December 18, 1869 Composer / Pianist / Author Louis Moreau Gottschalk is probably the [...]
Jean Baptiste Point du Sable
1750 – August 28, 1818 Explorer / Founder of Chicago, Illinois Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable was born [...]
William Howard Mays, Jr.
May 6, 1931 - June 18, 2024 Baseball Player William Howard Mays Jr. was born on this day, [...]
Adam Clayton Powell, Sr.
May 5, 1865 – June 12, 1953 Minister Adam Clayton Powell was born on this day, May 5, [...]
Willie M. “Bill” Pickett
Cowboy / Rodeo Performer / Actor December 5, 1870 – April 2, 1932 Willie M. "Bill" Pickett was [...]
The calendar contains stories from people of all walks of life, representing a countless number of professions. All of whom have made a meaningful contribution to the world, and especially to the black diaspora.