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This Week in Black History

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.