today in black history

January 30, 2026

Franklin A. Thomas was named president of the Ford Foundation in 1979, the first Black to run the philanthropy.

Today In Black America: 05.26.09

With Brette Dawson

POSTED: May 26, 2009, 5:49 pm

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