Today we celebrate both Abraham Lincoln’s birthday (February 12) and George Washington’s birthday (February 22) on the same weekend, so in honor of both presidents I would like to 
call your attention to several stories I have written about both presidents.
In Honor of Presidents Day Read More »
Valentines need to be held to be appreciated. An e-valentine just isn’t the same. A woman in Massachusetts was the first to develop the concept of mass- producing valentines. She
Esther Howland (1828-1904), First in America to Mass Produce Valentines Read More »
First African-American woman to sing on radio First African-American to win an Oscar (Best Supporting Actress for her role in Gone with the Wind); however, McDaniel was not permitted to
Hattie McDaniel (1895-1952), First African-American to Win an Oscar Read More »
Top National League catcher of his day Second Black player selected to play in the Major Leagues Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame 1969 His playing career was ended
Roy Campanella (1921-1993), Negro League Superstar Chosen to Move to Major Leagues Read More »
• Victor Green’s book (The Negro Motorist Green Book), was a travel guide for African Americans. It was needed because of Jim Crow laws. During the 1940s and ‘50s, Americans
Victor Green Created the Green Book–A Travel Guide for African Americans Read More »
• First African American to have a regular role on a nationwide radio–and then television–program • Though the character of Rochester was a valet, Anderson, working with Jack Benny, developed
Eddie Anderson (1905-1977): Created Role of Rochester Read More »
