This Week In Black History – October 24, 2024

October 25, 1992 – Toronto Blue Jays manager Cito Gaston became the first African American to manage a team to the World Series.

October 26, 1911 – Mahalia Jackson gospel singer, was born.

October 27, 1954 – Benjamin O. Davis, Jr., became the first African American U.S. Air Force general.

October 28, 1981 – Edward M. McIntyre was elected the first African American mayor of Augusta, GA.

October 29, 1949 – Alonzo G. Moron became the first African American president of Hampton Institute, VA.

October 30, 1979 – Richard Arrington elected as first African American mayor of Birmingham, AL.