Black History Month originated in 1926, founded by Carter G. Woodson and was created to celebrate achievements, births, important timelines, events and to remember those we lost.
February 11: This Day in Black History was originally published on blackamericaweb.com
1. S. Epatha Merkerson
2005: S. Epatha Merkerson stated in an interview regarding her latest project ‘Lakawanna Blues’ that she was really happy. ‘I’m 52 years old, I have hot flashes, and I’m the lead in a film’ she gushed.