Today Friday, October 2^nd 2026 in Black History

Today's Birthdays

Johnny Cochran
(D. 2005 age 67)

Nat Turner
(D. 1831 age 31)

President Ronald Reagan appointed Edward J. Perkins, an African American as ambassador to South Africa.

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Today's Black History Quote

"Both tears and sweat are salty, but they render a different result. Tears will get you sympathy; sweat will get you change"

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