#OTD The largest slave uprising, planned by Denmark Vesey, was scheduled to be carried out in Charleston, South Carolina.Autor: Quiztory

#OTD Several days of rioting began in New York City to protest the draft during the Civil War.Autor: Quiztory

#OTD Emmy Award winning actress Beah Richards was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Recording artist Jamie Jones celebrates her life and legacy.Autor: Quiztory

#OTD Author and abolitionist Olaudah Equiano, who wrote about his experience as a slave and journey from Africa through the middle passage, purchased his freedom. Actor Brandon Larkins narrates.Autor: Quiztory

Radio host Tyrone DuBose celebrates hall of fame outfielder Andre DawsonAutor: Quiztory

Today we celebrate Toni "Tomboy" Stone, the first woman to play professional baseball, as part of the Negro LeaguesAutor: Quiztory

#OTD Democratic politician Kenneth Gibson was elected the 36th mayor of Newark, New Jersey and the first African American to lead the city.Autor: Quiztory

#OTD Lawyer and activist Vernon E. Jordan was appointed executive director of the National Urban League. Actor Brian White shines a spotlight on his legacy.Autor: Quiztory

#OTD Pitcher Don Newcombe, winner of Rookie of the Year, MVP and a Cy Young Award, the first pitcher to win that combo of accolades in a career, was born in Madison, New Jersey. Actor Edwin Hodge narrates.Autor: Quiztory

#OTD in 1867, Howard University was established in Washington, DC.Autor: Quiztory

#OTD in 1946, hall of fame defensive end Elvin Bethea was born in Trenton, New Jersey.Autor: Quiztory

We celebrate the life and legacy of actor and comedian Eddie "Rochester" Anderson, who passed away on this day in 1977.Autor: Quiztory

#OTD in 1964, women's rights advocate Anna Julia Cooper passed away at the age of 105.Autor: Quiztory

#OTD in 2000, the home of entrepreneur Alonzo Herndon was added to the National Register of Historic Places.Autor: Quiztory

#OTD in 1956, Autherine Lucy became the first African American student to attend the University of Alabama. Recording artist Deborah Cox narrates.Autor: Quiztory

#OTD in 2009, the United States Senate confirmed Eric Holder as the 82nd U.S. Attorney General and the first African American to hold the position. Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph narrates.Autor: Quiztory

#OTD in 1965, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was arrested in Selma, AL during a march to protest voter registration practices. Actor Ernest L. Thomas narrates.Autor: Quiztory

#OTD in 1972, gospel singer Mahalia Jackson passed away at the age of 60.Autor: Quiztory

#OTD in 2001, General Colin Powell was sworn in as the 65th U.S. Secretary of State and the first African American to hold that position.Autor: Quiztory

John H. Johnson, founder of Ebony and Jet magazines, was born in Arkansas City, AR in 1918.Autor: Quiztory

#OTD Singer Kathy Sledge, of the group Sister Sledge, was born in Philadelphia, PA. Happy 64th birthday to her!Autor: Quiztory

#OTD Benjamin Ward was sworn in as the 34th New York City Police Commissioner in 1984Autor: Quiztory

#OTD Charlotte E. Ray, the country's first black female attorney, passed away in 1911 at age 60.Autor: Quiztory

#OTD The late night talk show The Arsenio Hall Show premiered in 1989.Autor: Quiztory

On this day in 1905, art historian James A. Porter was born in Baltimore, MD. Recording artist Bowlegged Lou narrates.Autor: Quiztory

Happy 80th birthday to singer Carla Thomas! The "Queen of Memphis Soul" was born on this day in Memphis, TN.Autor: Quiztory

On this day in 1981, the musical "Dreamgirls" made its debut on Broadway at the Imperial Theatre.Autor: Quiztory

#OTD The Colored Methodist Episcopal Church was founded in Jackson, Tennessee.Autor: Quiztory

#OTD Educator and civil rights activist Septima Clark, dubbed the "Mother of the Movement," passed away at the age of 89.Autor: Quiztory

#OTD Football standout Ernie Davis, the first African American to win the Heisman Trophy, was born in New Salem, Pennsylvania.Autor: Quiztory

#OTD Soprano singer Marie Selika Williams became the first black artist to perform at the White House.Autor: Quiztory

#OTD Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. was founded on the campus of Howard University.Autor: Quiztory

#OTD Record executive Dick Griffey, founder of SOLAR Records, was born in Nashville, TN. Actor Sinqua Walls narrates.Autor: Quiztory

#OTD Denmark Industrial School, now known as Voorhees University, opened in Denmark, South Carolina.Autor: Quiztory

#OTD The Washington Society of Colored Dentists, a precursor of the National Dental Association, was formed in the District of Columbia.Autor: Quiztory

#OTD The Civil Rights Memorial, a granite fountain inscribed with the names of 41 martyrs of the movement, was dedicated in Montgomery, Alabama.Autor: Quiztory

#OTD Andrew Hatcher was appointed associate press secretary under President John F. Kennedy making him the first African American to serve in the White House Press Office.Autor: Quiztory

#OTD The first classes began at Howard University's newly established Medical Department with eight students and five faculty members.Autor: Quiztory

#OTD Recording artist and four octave vocalist Minnie Riperton was born in Chicago, IL. Happy Heavenly Birthday!Autor: Quiztory

#OTD The boxing world mourned the loss of heavyweight champion Smokin' Joe Frazier. Actress Tamara Tunie narrates.Autor: Quiztory

#OTD Bob Douglas, regarded as the "father of black professional basketball," was born on the island of Saint Kitts in the British West Indies. Actress Caryn Ward narrates.Autor: Quiztory

#OTD Hall of fame radio broadcaster Hal Jackson was born in Charleston, South Carolina. Music executive Cappriccieo Scates narrates.Autor: Quiztory

#OTD President Ronald Reagan signed legislation designating a federal holiday in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Recording artist Nicci Gilbert narrates.Autor: Quiztory

#OTD Publisher Nancy Maynard, one-time owner of he Oakland Tribune, was born in Harlem, NY.Autor: Quiztory

#OTD The song "Baby Love," the second of five consecutive number one singles by The Supremes, began a four week run atop the Billboard Hot 100.Autor: Quiztory

#OTD Abolitionist Levi Coffin, an active leader of the Underground Railroad, was born in New Garden, North Carolina.Autor: Quiztory

#OTD Politician Andrew Young was elected the 55th mayor of Atlanta, Georgia.Autor: Quiztory

#OTD Recording artist and musician Bootsy Collins was born in Cincinnati, Ohio.Autor: Quiztory

#OTD Benjamin O. Davis, Sr. became the first African American army general in the United States.Autor: Quiztory

#OTD Jazz musician and composer Dizzy Gillespie was born in Cheraw, South Carolina. Recording artist Nicci Gilbert celebrates his life and legacy.Autor: Quiztory