FEATURE ARTICLE
BLACK HISTORY MONTH FACTS OF THE DAY:
FEBRUARY 14TH
Article by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors
– in 1817, abolitionist and author Frederick Douglass was born.
On every single day of Black History Month this February, we will provide you with a daily fact that occurred on the same day in a past year in history. Some Black History Month facts focus on Richard Allen, Gregory Hines and more.
– On this day in 1760, African-American bishop Richard Allen was born in Philadelphia.
– in 1867, Morehouse College was organized.
– in 1936, the National Negro Congress organized in Chicago
– in 1946, legendary performer Gregory Hines was born.