This Day In Quiztory

Today we salute the first African American mayor of Detroit, Michigan, Coleman A. Young

Today we celebrate comedian Moms Mabley

Today we share some background on General Benjamin O. Davis, Jr., the first African American general officer in the United States Air Force

Today we celebrate the life and legacy of jazz pianist Fats Waller on what would be his 115th birthday.

On this day in Quiztory, the U.S. Navy began allowing African American men to enlist as sailors

Actor Jeffrey Anderson-Gunter shares some history on hall of fame baseball player James "Cool Papa" Bell

Actor David Harewood celebrates ophthalmologist Patricia E. Bath, the first African American female doctor to receive a medical patent

Today we celebrate the life and legacy of NBA player and jazz musician Wayman Tisdale

Recording artist Kevin Ross shares some history on tennis legend Arthur Ashe and his contribution to the U.S. Davis Cup team

Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph celebrates legendary recording artist Stevie Wonder

Today we share some history on Harlem's famed Apollo Theater

Today we celebrate Marine sergeant Rodney M. Davis, a Medal of Honor recipient for his heroism during the Vietnam War

Today we share some history on the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, A. Philip Randolph's organization aimed at improving work conditions of African American employees of the Pullman Company.

Today we share some history on a liberty ship named for famed African American agricultural scientist and educator George Washington Carver

On this day in 2000, jockey Marlon St. Julien became the first African American to race in the Kentucky Derby since 1921

On this day in Quiztory, Sean "Diddy" Combs received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Today we share some history on Rube Foster's Negro National League

Today we remember Emma Clarissa Clement, the first African American to be elected Mother of the Year

Today we celebrate hall of fame point guard Isiah Thomas

Today we celebrate jazz legend Duke Ellington