To Inspire You

I am not ashamed of my grandparents for having been slaves. I am only ashamed of myself for having at one time being ashamed

Ralph Ellison »

Today In History

• In 1780 - African Union Society of Newport, RI was the first attested Black mutual aid society
  
• In 1898 - Eight blacks killed during the race riot in Wilmington, NC
  
• In 1957 - By winning the Long Beach Open, Charlie Sifford became first black person to win a major professional golf tournament