Exploring Black History: Key Events from April 9-15, 2025

On April 9, 1865, Black regiments, led by Gen. John Hawkins, seized Fort Blakely, aiding in the Civil War's conclusion. Additionally, 1898 marked Paul Robeson's birth, a notable entertainer and activist. In 1939, Marian Anderson performed at Lincoln Memorial after being denied by DAR, drawing 65,000 attendees.