In 1995
- Bernard A. Harris, Jr becomes first African American to walk in space
In 1780
- Capt. Paul Cuffe and six other African-American residents of Massachusetts petitioned the state legislature for the right to vote. Claiming "no taxation without representation," the residents had earlier refused to pay taxes. The courts agreed and awarded
To Inspire You
Without vision, the people will perish, and without courage and inspiration, dreams will die...the dream of freedom and peace.