Shani Davis, The First Black Olympic Gold Medalist
February 18, 2006, Shani Davis became the first black athlete to win an individual gold medal at the Winter Olympics.
Searching History
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Category Black History
Charles Stokes Becomes Mayor
November 7, 1967, Charles Stokes made history by becoming the first African American mayor of a major city
Marshall Sworn In
October 2, 1967, Thurgood Marshall was sworn in as associate justice of the Supreme Court.
Troops Sent To Little Rock
September 24, 1957, President Eisenhower sent federal troops to Little Rock, Arkansas.
Atlanta Compromise Speech
September 18, 1895, Booker T. Washington delivered the "Atlanta Compromise."
Mae Jemison In Space
September 12, 1992, Mae Jemison became the first African American woman to fly in space.
Obama Nominated
August 27, 2008, Barack Obama became the first African American to be nominated for president.
Voting Rights Act
August 6, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act.