Jack Johnson
Pugilist
1878-1946
First black heavyweight boxing champion of the world.
Pugilist
1878-1946
First black heavyweight boxing champion of the world.
Black History month 2018.... post a fame worthy African American....
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Mamie Smith
Vaudeville singer, dancer, pianist, actress, blues singer.
1883-1946
First African American to make vocal blues recordings, in 1920.
Vaudeville singer, dancer, pianist, actress, blues singer.
1883-1946
First African American to make vocal blues recordings, in 1920.
Bessie Coleman
Pilot
1892-1926
First black licensed pilot in the world.
Pilot
1892-1926
First black licensed pilot in the world.
Cool Papa Bell
Negro Leagues star
1903-1991
Considered by many baseball observers to have been the fastest man ever to play the game; "So fast he can turn off the light and be in bed before the room gets dark!" (Satchel Paige)
Negro Leagues star
1903-1991
Considered by many baseball observers to have been the fastest man ever to play the game; "So fast he can turn off the light and be in bed before the room gets dark!" (Satchel Paige)
I don't think Adam Clayton Powell gets enough respect and credit in general
BASS REEVES (the real life Django/Lone Ranger)
Bass Reeves (July 1838 – 12 January 1910) was the first black deputy U.S. marshal west of the Mississippi River. He worked mostly in Arkansas and the Oklahoma Territory. During his long career, he was credited with arresting more than 3,000 felons. He shot and killed 14 outlaws in self-defense.
Henry Johnson (World War I soldier)
William Henry Johnson (circa July 15, 1892 – July 1, 1929), commonly known as Henry Johnson,[3] was a United States Army soldier who performed heroically in the first African American unit of the U.S. Army to engage in combat in World War I.[4] On watch in the Argonne Forest on May 14, 1918, he fought off a German raid in hand-to-hand combat, killing multiple German soldiers and rescuing a fellow soldier while experiencing 21 wounds, in an action that was brought to the nation's attention by coverage in the New York World and The Saturday Evening Post later that year. On June 2, 2015 he was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Barack Obama in a posthumous ceremony at the White House.[5]
MANSA MUSA
Musa I of Mali
Musa I (c. 1280—c. 1337) was the tenth Mansa, which translates to "sultan", "conqueror",[2] or "emperor",[3][4][5][6][7] of the wealthy West African Mali Empire. At the time of Musa's rise to the throne, the Malian Empire consisted of territory formerly belonging to the Ghana Empire in present-day southern Mauritania and in Melle (Mali) and the immediate surrounding areas. Musa held many titles, including "Emir of Melle", "Lord of the Mines of Wangara", "Conqueror of Ghanata", and at least a dozen others.[8] It is said that Mansa Musa had conquered 24 cities, each with surrounding districts containing villages and estates, during his reign.[9] During his reign Mali may have been the largest producer of gold in the world at a point of exceptional demand. One of the richest people in history, he is known to have been enormously wealthy; reported as being inconceivably rich by contemporaries, "There's really no way to put an accurate number on his wealth."[10]
Jean-Jacques Dessalines
Jean-Jacques Dessalines (20 September 1758 – 17 October 1806) was a leader of the Haitian Revolution and the first ruler of an independent Haiti under the 1805 constitution. Initially regarded as governor-general, Dessalines was later named Emperor Jacques I of Haiti (1804–1806) by the Generals of the Haitian Revolution Army.[1] He is regarded as one of the founding fathers of Haiti.[2]
Dessalines served as an officer in the French army, when the colony was fending off Spanish and British incursions. Later he rose to become a commander in the revolt against France. As Toussaint Louverture's principal lieutenant, he led many successful engagements, including the Battle of Crête-à-Pierrot.
My nigga, Henry Johnson a.ka. Black Death! Slicing and dicing crackas in the waaayyy back!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Johnson_(World_War_I_soldier)
On June 2, 2015, U.S. President Barack Obama presented the Medal of Honor to Command Sgt. Maj. Louis Wilson of the New York National Guard on behalf of Private Johnson.[15] The award was presented to Command Sgt. Maj. Louis Wilson instead of next-of-kin due to Private Johnson having no living relatives.[16] The official citation reads:[17]
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, March 3, 1863, has awarded in the name of Congress the Medal of Honor to
Private Henry Johnson
United States Army
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty:
Private Johnson distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a member of Company C, 369th Infantry Regiment, 93rd Division, American Expeditionary Forces, during combat operations against the enemy on the front lines of the Western Front in France on May 15, 1918. Private Johnson and another soldier were on sentry duty at a forward outpost when they received a surprise attack from a German raiding party consisting of at least 12 soldiers. While under intense enemy fire and despite receiving significant wounds, Private Johnson mounted a brave retaliation, resulting in several enemy casualties. When his fellow soldier was badly wounded, Private Johnson prevented him from being taken prisoner by German forces. Private Johnson exposed himself to grave danger by advancing from his position to engage an enemy soldier in hand-to-hand combat. Wielding only a knife and gravely wounded himself, Private Johnson continued fighting and took his Bolo knife and stabbed it through an enemy soldier’s head. Displaying great courage, Private Johnson held back the enemy force until they retreated. Private Johnson’s extraordinary heroism and selflessness above and beyond the call of duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Johnson_(World_War_I_soldier)
On June 2, 2015, U.S. President Barack Obama presented the Medal of Honor to Command Sgt. Maj. Louis Wilson of the New York National Guard on behalf of Private Johnson.[15] The award was presented to Command Sgt. Maj. Louis Wilson instead of next-of-kin due to Private Johnson having no living relatives.[16] The official citation reads:[17]
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, March 3, 1863, has awarded in the name of Congress the Medal of Honor to
Private Henry Johnson
United States Army
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty:
Private Johnson distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a member of Company C, 369th Infantry Regiment, 93rd Division, American Expeditionary Forces, during combat operations against the enemy on the front lines of the Western Front in France on May 15, 1918. Private Johnson and another soldier were on sentry duty at a forward outpost when they received a surprise attack from a German raiding party consisting of at least 12 soldiers. While under intense enemy fire and despite receiving significant wounds, Private Johnson mounted a brave retaliation, resulting in several enemy casualties. When his fellow soldier was badly wounded, Private Johnson prevented him from being taken prisoner by German forces. Private Johnson exposed himself to grave danger by advancing from his position to engage an enemy soldier in hand-to-hand combat. Wielding only a knife and gravely wounded himself, Private Johnson continued fighting and took his Bolo knife and stabbed it through an enemy soldier’s head. Displaying great courage, Private Johnson held back the enemy force until they retreated. Private Johnson’s extraordinary heroism and selflessness above and beyond the call of duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.
Believe it or not......had never heard of him.... a few weeks ago I was watching one of the time traveling tv shows....and when they went back in time for what ever reason to the late 1800's.....they met him !!!!
BASS REEVES (the real life Django/Lone Ranger)
Bass Reeves (July 1838 – 12 January 1910) was the first black deputy U.S. marshal west of the Mississippi River. He worked mostly in Arkansas and the Oklahoma Territory. During his long career, he was credited with arresting more than 3,000 felons. He shot and killed 14 outlaws in self-defense.
MANSA MUSA
Musa I of Mali
Musa I (c. 1280—c. 1337) was the tenth Mansa, which translates to "sultan", "conqueror",[2] or "emperor",[3][4][5][6][7] of the wealthy West African Mali Empire. At the time of Musa's rise to the throne, the Malian Empire consisted of territory formerly belonging to the Ghana Empire in present-day southern Mauritania and in Melle (Mali) and the immediate surrounding areas. Musa held many titles, including "Emir of Melle", "Lord of the Mines of Wangara", "Conqueror of Ghanata", and at least a dozen others.[8] It is said that Mansa Musa had conquered 24 cities, each with surrounding districts containing villages and estates, during his reign.[9] During his reign Mali may have been the largest producer of gold in the world at a point of exceptional demand. One of the richest people in history, he is known to have been enormously wealthy; reported as being inconceivably rich by contemporaries, "There's really no way to put an accurate number on his wealth."[10]
Bruh, theres alot of history and truth being hidden from us!!
All honesty tho....it was kind of a cac show....a regular series and they were chasing some one through time...... can't remember the name of it tho....might have been D.C.s legends.....he wasn't a necessary...part of the show....I'm glad they put him in it.... also a real version of tonto....which they said was not the Indians real name but an offensive word in Chinese !!!
I learned something new.....from a fictional series !!!
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Ralph Bunche
Diplomat; Nobel laureate, 1950
1904-1971
Was the first African American, and first individual of non-European ethnicity or race, to be so honored in the history of the prize.
Diplomat; Nobel laureate, 1950
1904-1971
Was the first African American, and first individual of non-European ethnicity or race, to be so honored in the history of the prize.
Josh Gibson
Negro Leagues star
1911-1947
The "Black Babe Ruth;" catcher; elected to Baseball Hall of Fame, 1972; slugger credited with "about" 800 home runs.
Negro Leagues star
1911-1947
The "Black Babe Ruth;" catcher; elected to Baseball Hall of Fame, 1972; slugger credited with "about" 800 home runs.
Edward Brooke III
Politician
1919-
First African American elected to the U.S. Senate.
Politician
1919-
First African American elected to the U.S. Senate.
Ralph Bunche
Diplomat; Nobel laureate, 1950
1904-1971
Was the first African American, and first individual of non-European ethnicity or race, to be so honored in the history of the prize.
Goose Tatum
Harlem Globetrotters
1921-1967
Considered to be the original "clown prince" of the Trotters.
Harlem Globetrotters
1921-1967
Considered to be the original "clown prince" of the Trotters.
some Black legends are still alive:
Vernon Jordan
A life in the spotlight of American finance and politics.
Vernon Eulion Jordan, civil rights leader, lawyer, and presidential advisor, was born in Atlanta, Georgia on August 15, 1935. Growing up in the segregated American South, Jordan attended David T. Howard High School, where he graduated with honors in 1953.
Upon graduation Jordan entered DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana, where he was the only African American in his class. A gifted athlete, Jordan excelled at basketball until his graduation in 1957. Jordan went on to law school at Howard University in Washington, D.C., where he obtained his J. D. degree in 1960. Jordan quickly began civil rights work, joining the firm of Donald Hollowell in Atlanta. In 1961, the firm won a lawsuit on behalf of Hamilton Holmes and Charlayne Hunter who became the first black students admitted to the University of Georgia.
In 1961, Jordan was appointed Field Secretary for the Georgia chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Here Jordan organized boycotts of local businesses that refused to hire African Americans, engaged in fundraising campaigns, and led massive voter registration drives throughout the South.In 1964 he was selected to be Director for the Southern Regional Council's (SRC) Voter Education Project. As Director, Jordan expanded his previous work in voter registration campaigns to eleven states. An emerging national civil rights figure, Jordan was hand-picked by President Johnson for inclusion in his influential Civil Rights Conference.
In 1970, Jordan was appointed Director of the United Negro College Fund, where he assisted in raising $10,000,000 for disadvantaged African American youth. Mr. Jordan served as president and chief executive officer of the National Urban League, Inc from 1972 - 1981. ; executive director of the United Negro College Fund, Inc.; director of the Voter Education Project of the Southern Regional Council; attorney-consultant at the U.S. Office of Economic Opportunity; assistant to the executive director of the Southern Regional Council; Georgia field director of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People; and as an attorney in private practice in Arkansas and Georgia.
Mr. Jordan’s presidential appointments include: the President’s Advisory Committee for the Points of Light Initiative Foundation; the Secretary of State’s Advisory Committee on South Africa; the Advisory Council on Social Security; the Presidential Clemency Board; the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission; the National Advisory Committee on Selective Service; and the Council of the White House Conference “To Fulfill These Rights.“ Mr. Jordan served as the chairman of the Clinton Presidential Transition Team in 1992.
Mr. Jordan’s corporate and other directorships include: American Express Company (Senior Advisor); Asbury Automotive Group, Inc.; Howard University (Trustee); Lazard Ltd; Xerox Corporation (Senior Advisor); International Advisory Board of Barrick Gold; and DePauw University (Advisory Trustee).
On May 29, 1980, Jordan was shot by a sniper’s bullet while in Fort Wayne, Indiana. White supremacist Joseph Paul Franklin was charged with the crime. Pleading not guilty, Franklin was acquitted, but later admitted to the assassination attempt as well as the murder of many other black Americans. While in the hospital Jordan was visited by President Carter, an event which became the first news story to ever appear on what was then the new Cable News Network (CNN).
a blessing & a curse - Bill Clinton's BFF:
Upon his recovery Jordan resigned from the Urban League, taking a position as legal counsel for the Washington, D.C. firm of Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer, and Feld. While there Jordan took many prominent clients, including Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton. In 1992, Jordan was chosen by President-elect Clinton to lead his transition team. Jordan later served as an advisor for President Clinton, becoming one of his closest friends and political allies. In 1999, Jordan testified before Congress during President Clinton’s impeachment trial regarding the Monica Lewinsky scandal.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/photo-essays/2018-02-02/trackside-at-africa-s-richest-horse-race
Vernon Jordan
A life in the spotlight of American finance and politics.
Vernon Eulion Jordan, civil rights leader, lawyer, and presidential advisor, was born in Atlanta, Georgia on August 15, 1935. Growing up in the segregated American South, Jordan attended David T. Howard High School, where he graduated with honors in 1953.
Upon graduation Jordan entered DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana, where he was the only African American in his class. A gifted athlete, Jordan excelled at basketball until his graduation in 1957. Jordan went on to law school at Howard University in Washington, D.C., where he obtained his J. D. degree in 1960. Jordan quickly began civil rights work, joining the firm of Donald Hollowell in Atlanta. In 1961, the firm won a lawsuit on behalf of Hamilton Holmes and Charlayne Hunter who became the first black students admitted to the University of Georgia.
In 1961, Jordan was appointed Field Secretary for the Georgia chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Here Jordan organized boycotts of local businesses that refused to hire African Americans, engaged in fundraising campaigns, and led massive voter registration drives throughout the South.In 1964 he was selected to be Director for the Southern Regional Council's (SRC) Voter Education Project. As Director, Jordan expanded his previous work in voter registration campaigns to eleven states. An emerging national civil rights figure, Jordan was hand-picked by President Johnson for inclusion in his influential Civil Rights Conference.
In 1970, Jordan was appointed Director of the United Negro College Fund, where he assisted in raising $10,000,000 for disadvantaged African American youth. Mr. Jordan served as president and chief executive officer of the National Urban League, Inc from 1972 - 1981. ; executive director of the United Negro College Fund, Inc.; director of the Voter Education Project of the Southern Regional Council; attorney-consultant at the U.S. Office of Economic Opportunity; assistant to the executive director of the Southern Regional Council; Georgia field director of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People; and as an attorney in private practice in Arkansas and Georgia.
Mr. Jordan’s presidential appointments include: the President’s Advisory Committee for the Points of Light Initiative Foundation; the Secretary of State’s Advisory Committee on South Africa; the Advisory Council on Social Security; the Presidential Clemency Board; the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission; the National Advisory Committee on Selective Service; and the Council of the White House Conference “To Fulfill These Rights.“ Mr. Jordan served as the chairman of the Clinton Presidential Transition Team in 1992.
Mr. Jordan’s corporate and other directorships include: American Express Company (Senior Advisor); Asbury Automotive Group, Inc.; Howard University (Trustee); Lazard Ltd; Xerox Corporation (Senior Advisor); International Advisory Board of Barrick Gold; and DePauw University (Advisory Trustee).
On May 29, 1980, Jordan was shot by a sniper’s bullet while in Fort Wayne, Indiana. White supremacist Joseph Paul Franklin was charged with the crime. Pleading not guilty, Franklin was acquitted, but later admitted to the assassination attempt as well as the murder of many other black Americans. While in the hospital Jordan was visited by President Carter, an event which became the first news story to ever appear on what was then the new Cable News Network (CNN).
a blessing & a curse - Bill Clinton's BFF:
Upon his recovery Jordan resigned from the Urban League, taking a position as legal counsel for the Washington, D.C. firm of Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer, and Feld. While there Jordan took many prominent clients, including Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton. In 1992, Jordan was chosen by President-elect Clinton to lead his transition team. Jordan later served as an advisor for President Clinton, becoming one of his closest friends and political allies. In 1999, Jordan testified before Congress during President Clinton’s impeachment trial regarding the Monica Lewinsky scandal.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/photo-essays/2018-02-02/trackside-at-africa-s-richest-horse-race
Ayisha Cottontail
Finest African American budda face in the 21st Century
fixed !!!!
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Alan Page
Athlete, Track and Field Athlete, Football Player, Lawyer, Judge(1945–)
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Athlete, Track and Field Athlete, Football Player, Lawyer, Judge(1945–)
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JOHN CHARLES ROBINSON
AVIATOR
Father of the "Tuskegee Airmen"
John Charles Robinson (November 26, 1903 – March 26, 1954) was an American aviator and activist who was hailed as the "Brown Condor" for his service in serving in the Imperial Ethiopian Air Force against Fascist Italy. Robinson pushed for equal opportunities for African-Americans during his early career, and was able to open his own eponymous aviation school in addition to initiating a program for black pilots at his college, the Tuskegee Institute. Robinson's achievements as an aviator were in stark contrast to the limited opportunities for most African-Americans in aviation careers, and were an important factor in reducing racially based prohibitions in the United States. Robinson is sometimes referred to as the "Father of the Tuskegee Airmen" for inspiring this all-black set of pilots who served during the United States' entry into World War II.
AVIATOR
Father of the "Tuskegee Airmen"
John Charles Robinson (November 26, 1903 – March 26, 1954) was an American aviator and activist who was hailed as the "Brown Condor" for his service in serving in the Imperial Ethiopian Air Force against Fascist Italy. Robinson pushed for equal opportunities for African-Americans during his early career, and was able to open his own eponymous aviation school in addition to initiating a program for black pilots at his college, the Tuskegee Institute. Robinson's achievements as an aviator were in stark contrast to the limited opportunities for most African-Americans in aviation careers, and were an important factor in reducing racially based prohibitions in the United States. Robinson is sometimes referred to as the "Father of the Tuskegee Airmen" for inspiring this all-black set of pilots who served during the United States' entry into World War II.
No disrespect but I've always wanted to fuck her...., maybe in a past life we had something going on....Bessie Coleman
Pilot
1892-1926
First black licensed pilot in the world.
OSCAR MICHEAUX
Screenwriter, Journalist, Filmmaker(1884–1951)
Oscar Micheaux was born in or near Metropolis, Illinois, on January 2, 1884. He moved to Chicago at age 17 and worked as a porter before moving to South Dakota to farm and write. Micheaux's experiences served as the subject matter for his novel The Homesteader. In 1919, he produced a big screen version of the novel, which was the first full-length feature produced by an African American filmmaker. A sometimes controversial trailblazer, Micheaux continued to make films for the next three decades until his death on March 25, 1951, in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Wrote, directed, and produced more than 44 films... all of them dealing with racial injustice !!!
"Within our Gates" from 1920 is the oldest known surviving film made by an African American director !
Screenwriter, Journalist, Filmmaker(1884–1951)
Oscar Micheaux was born in or near Metropolis, Illinois, on January 2, 1884. He moved to Chicago at age 17 and worked as a porter before moving to South Dakota to farm and write. Micheaux's experiences served as the subject matter for his novel The Homesteader. In 1919, he produced a big screen version of the novel, which was the first full-length feature produced by an African American filmmaker. A sometimes controversial trailblazer, Micheaux continued to make films for the next three decades until his death on March 25, 1951, in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Wrote, directed, and produced more than 44 films... all of them dealing with racial injustice !!!
"Within our Gates" from 1920 is the oldest known surviving film made by an African American director !
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