This Week In Black History – June 19, 2025
June 19, 1865 – Blacks in Texas were notified of Emancipation Proclamation, issued in 1863. “Juneteenth,” marks the event.
June 20, 1953 – Albert W. Dent of Dillard Universaity was elected president of the National Health Council.
June 21, 1945 – Col. Benjamin O. Davis, Jr., became first African American to command a U.S. Army Air Corps base.
June 22, 1897 – William Barry patented the postmarking and canceling machine.
June 23, 1940 – Sprinter Wilma Rudolph, winner of three gold medals at the 1960 Summer Olympics, was born.
June 24, 1964 – Carl T. Rowan appointed the Director of the United States Information Agency.
June 25, 1941 – Franklin D. Roosevelt issued executive order establishing Fair Employment Practice Commission.