Black History

Facts in Black History
Facts in Black History
Facts in Black History
You know when something special happens you want to share it. February is special because its Black History Month, during Black History Month you will hear about the accomplishments of great African Americans from the past and today. What makes black history month so special this year is that Ed, Jade and I got the opportunity to work with a bunch of great kids from around the area...
 Jack Johnson Loses Title
Jack Johnson Loses Title
Jack Johnson Loses Title
February 3 1903 John Arthur “Jack” Johnson won the Negro Heavyweight Title. Johnson whose nickname was the Galveston Giant became the first African American world Heavyweight boxing champion at the height of the Jim Crow era. He was champion from 1908 - 1915 Johnson was faced with controversy in 1912 when he was charged with violating the Mann Act...