Black - African American History Facts

Over 60 blacks were killed in the Colfax Massacre that began on this date, Easter Sunday, 1873. Some accounts say that 100 or more blacks were killed as white mobs attacked them after an election dispute in Grant Parish, LA.

Harlem Hospital opened on this date in 1907.

Sidney Poitier won an "Oscar" for Best Actor for his performance in Lilies of the Field on this date in 1964. Poitier was the first black person to receive an "Oscar" for a leading role.

Tiger Woods became the youngest person and the first person of color to win the Masters Golf Championship on this date in 1997.