Today In History February Is Black History Month In 1923- On this day Bessie Smith makes her first recording, "Down Hearted Blues," which sells 800,000 copies for Columbia Records In 1972- Wilt Chamberlain becomes 1st NBA player to reach 30,000 point plateau
To Inspire You The Black skin is not a badge of shame, but rather a glorious symbol of national greatness Marcus Garvey