Category: Black History Month
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Today Feb 25 in Black History Month: Celebrating Black Excellence: Significant Milestones on February 25th
By Gĩtaũ wa Kũng’ũ (profgitauwakungu@gmail.com)February 25th has been a date of remarkable achievements and contributions in Black history. On this day, we honor the following legacies of individuals and institutions that have left an indelible mark on education, politics, sports, and social movements. Cheyney University of Pennsylvania. Founded on February 25, 1837, Cheyney University holds…
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TODAY IN BLACK HISTORY MONTH
By Gĩtaũ wa Kũng’ũ (profgitauwakungu@gmail.com) W.E.B. Du Bois W.E.B. Du Bois: Born on February 23, 1868, W.E.B. Du Bois was a towering intellectual and civil rights leader. A co-founder of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Du Bois was a prolific writer and fierce advocate for social justice. His seminal work,…