today in black history

April 14, 2026

Elston Howard becomes the first Black player on the New York Yankees baseball team on this date in 1955.

Author, Dr. Russell Williams

POSTED: September 29, 2008, 3:35 am

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Dr. Russell Williams, a professor at Wheaton College in Philadelphia, speaks with NSnewstv.com about his new book.

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