Black - African American History Facts

After persistent persuasion by the NAACP, the U.S. Army created the first training camp for black officers in Des Moines, IA, on this date in 1917.

Quincy Delight Jones, composer and musician, was born in Chicago, IL, on this date in 1933. Jones has worked with such artists as Michael Jackson and the USA for AFRICA project among others.

Fannie Lou Hamer, freedom-fighter, activist, and founder of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party (MFDP), died on this date in 1977.

The four police officers who savagely beat Los Angeles motorist Rodney King were indicted by a grand jury on this date in 1991.