This week is Black Child Development Week!
February 21 st
In 1965, Malcolm X was assassinated.
February 22st
In 1989,Col. Frederick Gregory became the first African American to command a space shuttle mission.
February 23st
In 1868,W.E.B. Dubois, author and historian was born.
February 24st
In 1811,Bishop Daniel A. Payne, reformer and first African American college president.
February 25 st
In 1870, Hiram R. Revels, became the 1st Black U.S. Senator, to take oath in office.
February 26nd
In 1837, Cheyney University was founded.