February 13 – The first Black professional basketball team “The Renaissance” organized 1923. HOLY NAME OF JESUS SCHOOL hnojla.org CELEBRATE 90 YEARS OF SERVING THE CHILDREN OF LOS ANGELES.
Football Star Matt Ware came to visit at Holy Name. Mr. Ware is an American football safety who is currently a member of the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted in the third round with the 89th pick in the 2004 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles. He played college football… read more »
Celebrating Black History Month February 12 – William Felton Russell, born in Monroe, Louisiana in 1934, better known as “Bill” Russell; Player/Coach of the Boston Celtics in 1968 and 1969. HOLY NAME OF JESUS SCHOOL hnojla.org CELEBRATE 90 YEARS OF SERVING THE CHILDREN OF LOS ANGELES.
Celebrating Black History Month February 11 – Today in 1996, Penn’s Baccalaureate Speaker was the Right Reverend Barbara Clementine Harris, a Philadelphian who was the first woman ever to become a bishop in the Anglican Communion. HOLY NAME OF JESUS SCHOOL hnojla.org CELEBRATE 90 YEARS OF SERVING THE CHILDREN OF LOS ANGELES.
Celebrating Black History Month February 10 – 1964, After 10 days of debate and voting on 125 amendments, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by a vote of 290-130. The bill prohibited any state or local government or public facility from denying access to anyone because of race or… read more »
Celebrating Black History Month February 7 – Negro History week, originated by Carter G.Woodson, observed for the first time in 1926. HOLY NAME OF JESUS SCHOOL hnojla.org CELEBRATE 90 YEARS OF SERVING THE CHILDREN OF LOS ANGELES.
Celebrating Black History Month February 6, 1867, the Peabody Fund for Black education in the South was established. HOLY NAME OF JESUS SCHOOL hnojla.org CELEBRATE 90 YEARS OF SERVING THE CHILDREN OF LOS ANGELES.
Celebrating Black History Month February 5, 1934– Hank Aaron, baseball superstar was born. HOLY NAME OF JESUS SCHOOL hnojla.org CELEBRATE 90 YEARS OF SERVING THE CHILDREN OF LOS ANGELES.
Today Is Rosa Parks’ Day here in California.http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/us/rosa-parks-day
Celebrating Black History Month February 4 – Today in 1986, a stamp of Sojourner Truth was issued by the U.S. Postal Service. HOLY NAME OF JESUS SCHOOL hnojla.org CELEBRATE 90 YEARS OF SERVING THE CHILDREN OF LOS ANGELES.
