Thursday, February 23, 2017

W. E. B. Dubois


WIlliam Edward Burghardt was born in Barrington, Massachusetts on February 23rd, 1868. Dubois played a great role in African American history. He was the first African American to earn a PH.D from Harvard University. He also earned his bachelors degree at Fisk. Dubois worked as a professer at Atlanta University and Wilberforce University. He published a variety of books such as "The Negro" "Philadelphia Negro" and "Dusk of Dawn" William Dubois was pronounced dead on August 27, 1963 in Accra Ghana. 




Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Malcom X


Malcom Little born on May 19, 1925 in Omaha Nebraska. Malcom was a spokesman in "The Nation Of Islam." He was pronounced dead February 21, 1965. Malcom X was a civil rights activist fighting for freedom and rights. This day February 21, 1965 Malcom X died. Before giving a speech Audubon
Ballroom in Manhattan  Malcom X was murdered by 3 followers of The Nation of Islam.