Richard Spikes invented/patented the automatic gear shift. His other inventions include beer tap, automobile directional signals and other motor vehicles and a safety braking system for trucks and buses. #blackhistorymonth
Richard Spikes invented/patented the automatic gear shift. His other inventions include beer tap, automobile directional signals and other motor vehicles and a safety braking system for trucks and buses. #blackhistorymonth
Charlotte Ray graduates from Howard Law School. She is the first African American lawyer in the U.S. #blackhistorymonth
Charlotte Ray graduates from Howard Law School. She is the first African American lawyer in the U.S. #blackhistorymonth
The Kentucky boxer known as Cassius Clay changed his name to Muhammad Ali. #blackhistorymonth
The Kentucky boxer known as Cassius Clay changed his name to Muhammad Ali. #blackhistorymonth
Rebecca Lee Crumpler becomes the first black woman to receive an M.D. degree. She graduated from the New England Female Medical College. #blackhistorymonth
Rebecca Lee Crumpler becomes the first black woman to receive an M.D. degree. She graduated from the New England Female Medical College. #blackhistorymonth
Baseball catcher Elston Gene Howard was born in St. Louis, Missouri. In 1965, Howard signed a $70,000 contract with the NY Yankees and became the highest paid player in the history of baseball at the time. #blackhistorymonth
Baseball catcher Elston Gene Howard was born in St. Louis, Missouri. In 1965, Howard signed a $70,000 contract with the NY Yankees and became the highest paid player in the history of baseball at the time. #blackhistorymonth
Painter Horace Pippin was born. He was a self-taught artist who painted a range of themes, including scenes inspired by his service in World War I, landscapes, portraits, and biblical subjects. #blackhistorymonth
Painter Horace Pippin was born. He was a self-taught artist who painted a range of themes, including scenes inspired by his service in World War I, landscapes, portraits, and biblical subjects. #blackhistorymonth
Malcolm X was assassinated on Feb. 21, 1965, while he was preparing to address a crowd of more than 400 guests for his new group, the Organization of Afro-American Unity, in Harlem, New York, at the Audubon Ballroom. #blackhistorymonth
Malcolm X was assassinated on Feb. 21, 1965, while he was preparing to address a crowd of more than 400 guests for his new group, the Organization of Afro-American Unity, in Harlem, New York, at the Audubon Ballroom. #blackhistorymonth
Civil rights activists are arrested for organizing a bus boycott in Montgomery, Alabama. #blackhistorymonth
Civil rights activists are arrested for organizing a bus boycott in Montgomery, Alabama. #blackhistorymonth
Feminist poet Audre Lorde was born in New York City. #blackhistorymonth
Feminist poet Audre Lorde was born in New York City. #blackhistorymonth