This Week in Black History
Tags: THOMAS, Franklin A.; WHARTON, Clifton R. (Clifton Reginald), 1899-1990; AFRICAN Americans -- History; UNITED States -- History
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- This Week In Black History. // Jet;2/9/2004, Vol. 105 Issue 6, p22
Offers a look at two significant events in the history of African-Americans which happened in the month of February. Appointment of former Saint Louis Cardinals first baseman Bill White as president of the National League in 1989; Selection of Clifton R. Wharton, Sr. as minister to Romania in 1958.
- THIS WEEK IN BLACK HISTORY. // Jet;2/11/2008, Vol. 113 Issue 5, p20
The author reports on historic events which occurred in the beginning of February. On February 5, 1958 Clifton R. Wharton Sr. became the first African-American to lead a diplomatic mission when he was named the minister to Romania. One February 9, 1971 Leroy Paige was the first member of the...
- WHARTON, Clifton Reginald. // Black Studies Primer;2008, p463
A brief profile of African American economist Clifton Reginald Wharton in the U.S. is presented.
- Diplomats Sheet Issued at W2006 With Back Plate #. // Mekeel's & Stamps Magazine;6/30/2006, Vol. 198 Issue 26, p9
Reports on the dedication of the postage stamps to several diplomats by the U.S. Postal Service. Information on the diplomats, including Hiram Bingham IV, Charles E. Bohlen, Philip C. Habib, Robert D. Murphy, Clifton R. Wharton and Frances E. Willis; Design of the postage stamps; Individuals...
- WHARTON STAMP DEDICATION. // Jet;6/19/2006, Vol. 109 Issue 24, p10
The article discusses the U.S. Postal Service's Distinguished American Diplomats commemorative postage stamps. The dedication ceremony was held at the Washington Convention Center in Washington D.C. Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics Co-Chairman Clifton R. Wharton Jr. spoke about his...
- Betwixt & Between. Morales, Leslie Anderson // Appleseeds;Oct2000, Vol. 3 Issue 2, p8
Presents a general picture of how Afro-Americans lived in the 1700s during revolutionary times.
- It's Time to Be Honest About Our Nation's Past. Bacon, Jacqueline // Black Issues in Higher Education;2/13/2003, Vol. 19 Issue 26, p46
Discusses the need to include the racial past of the U.S. in the study of African American history. Reflections on the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
- This week in black history. // Jet;10/13/97, Vol. 92 Issue 21, p20
Focuses on people and events that made Afro-American history in October. Frederick Douglass arriving in Haiti on October 8, 1889 to serve as US minister to Haiti; Isaac Johnson receiving a patent for the bicycle frame on October 10, 1899; United Negro College Fund founder Dr. Frederick D....
- 10 BIGGEST LIES ABOUT BLACK HISTORY. Bennett Jr., Lerone // Ebony;May2001, Vol. 56 Issue 7, p86
Presents true facts that explain the distorted and massive propaganda campaign based on powerful myths and lies about African-American history. Myth of the notion of primitive African and the Dark Continent; Fable of original slavery; Contributions of Black pioneers to the economic development...
