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Isaac Scott Hathaway Becomes First African American To Design A U.S. Mint Coin 66 Years Ago Today

By goodblacknews on August 7, 2012

Pioneering sculptor Isaac Scott Hathaway (pictured) was chosen as the first African American to design a U.S. Mint coin on this day 66 years ago. Then-President Harry S. Truman authorized a commission for the Mint to jump 
isaac scott hathaway biographystart the design of a new 50-cent piece. Hathaway received the clearance to design the coin, which featured educator and author Booker T. Washington (pictured right) who was chosen as the coin’s face because Truman wanted “to commemorate the life and perpetuate the ideas and teachings of Booker T. Washington.”

9-year-old Joshua Smith Sells Lemonade To Help Cash-Strapped Detroit

By goodblacknews on August 6, 2012

Joshua Smith, a 9-year-old boy from Detroit, Mich., has made national headlines over his ambitious efforts to help his hometown rise out of its ever-sinking debt.
He started off with a goal of selling $1000 worth of popcorn and lemonade and delivering a check of the said amount to Detroit Mayor Dave Bing’s office.

GBN Quote Of The Day

By goodblacknews on August 6, 2012

“People always say that I didn’t give up my seat because I was tired, but that isn’t true. I was not tired physically, or no more tired than I usually was at the end of a working day. I was not old, although some people have an image of me as being old then. I was forty-two. No, the only tired I was, was tired of giving in.”
–Rosa Parks, seamstress, writer and civil rights activist

Today In History: President Lyndon Johnson Signs The 1965 Voting Rights Act

By goodblacknews on August 6, 2012

 

Today in history: President Lyndon Johnson signs the Voting Rights Act | theGrio.

BET Founder Robert Johnson And Tracy Edmonds To Develop Inspirational YouTube Channel ‘ALRIGHT TV’

By goodblacknews on August 6, 2012

BET founder and chairman of the RLJ companies, Robert Johnson, is developing a faith-friendly channel on YouTube. ALRIGHT TV will produce entertainment, comedy, reality, self-help, music, talk programs and hopes to provide inspirational content to viewers of all ages.

GBN Quote Of The Day

By goodblacknews on August 5, 2012

“Don’t let your dreams be dreams.”
— Jack Johnson, the world’s first African-American heavyweight boxing champion

GBN Quote Of The Day

By goodblacknews on August 4, 2012

“Find the good. It’s all around you. Find it, showcase it, and you’ll start believing in it.”
— Jesse Owens, four-time Olympic gold medal winner

Serena Williams Wins Olympic Tennis Singles, Gets Golden Slam

By goodblacknews on August 4, 2012

Serena Williams demolished Russia’s Maria Sharapova 6-0 6-1 to grab Olympic tennis singles gold on Saturday, becoming the first player in the sport to win all four grand slams and an Olympic title in both singles and doubles.  Having completed the career “golden slam”, the unstoppable American, who dropped just 17 games in her six Olympics singles matches, is now making plans away from tennis.  “I’ve won everything. Now I can go to Disneyworld,” said the 30-year old, laughing.

Scholarship Program Will Bring 40 African Men to Morehouse College

By goodblacknews on August 3, 2012

Strive Masiyiwa, founder and chair of Econet Wireless, has established the Ambassador Andrew Young International Scholars program. Masiyiwa, a native of Zimbabwe has invested $6.4 million in the program that will send 40 African students to Morehouse College in Atlanta. The students will receive full, four-year scholarships.

GBN Quote Of The Day

By goodblacknews on August 3, 2012

“Sometimes you’ve got to let everything go–purge yourself. I did that. I had nothing, but I had my freedom… [W]hatever is bringing you down, get rid of it. Because you’ll find that when you’re free, your true creativity, your true self comes out.”
— Tina Turner, Pop, Rock and R&B singing legend