Oscar William Adams, Jr. was the first African-American Alabama Supreme Court justice and the first African American elected to statewide office in Alabama. Born in Birmingham, Alabama, Adams was a 1940 graduate of A. H. Parker High School. He was born on this day in 1925.

Today, we celebrate the 44th anniversary of #Grenada's independence! Grenada’s history started on 1498 where the indigenous communities living in the country called Grenada “Camahogne”. Grenada produces more than 20% of the world's nutmeg. Only #Indonesia produces more. #GlobalBlackness

More than a million African Americans served in the armed forces during World War II. Black servicemen dedicated themselves to not only advancing the cause of victory in World War II, but also the cause of civil rights on U.S. soil. We invite you to join us on Tues., Feb. 13, as we celebrate General Colin Powell and Ginger Miller and commend them for their unprecedented service. http://bit.ly/2DO3JwG #OnTheFrontLines

#OnThisDay in 1870: Jonathan Jasper Wright was elected to the South Carolina Supreme Court. Wright was an African-American lawyer who served as a judge on the Supreme Court of the State of South Carolina during Reconstruction from 1870 to 1877.

#DYK: Willye Brown White was the first American track and field athlete to take part in five Olympics, from 1956 to 1972. She was America's best female long jumper of the time and also competed in the 100 meters sprint. Willye passed away on this day in 2007. #BlackHistoryMonth

#DidYouKnow that 1.2M Black men were in the first all-Black regiment known as the 54th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry? On Tues., Feb.13, we're honoring Black veterans who answered the clarion call to serve their country. http://bit.ly/2DO3JwG #OnTheFrontLines

On Tues., Feb. 13, we will celebrate the legacy of Black veterans who served in the United States armed forces during World War II, despite the backdrop of racial violence toward them. Black veterans had inured the threat of violence abroad and at home, but were resilient. Join us in honoring their courage. http://bit.ly/2DO3JwG #OnTheFrontLines

On Tuesday, February 13, we will honor nine black veterans during our ninth annual Avoice Heritage Celebration in Washington, D.C. General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.); a 100-year-old woman veteran who served in World War II; current Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) veterans; and a former homeless veteran who champions rights for female veterans will receive awards during a reception and program at the Naval Heritage Center. Please join us in celebrating their commitment to service. http://bit.ly/2DO3JwG

Join us on Feb. 13 to celebrate Black veterans & leaders who advanced the rights of Black veterans. Purchase your ticket to help us fund the Avoice Virtual Library Project. #OnTheFrontLines http://bit.ly/2DO3JwG

"Gladys West was putting together a short bio about herself for her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, function that recognized senior members of the group.

She noted her 42-year career at the Navy base at Dahlgren and devoted one short-and-sweet line to the fact she was part of the team that developed the Global Positioning System (GPS) in the 1950s and 1960s.

Fellow Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority member Gwen James was blown away by the statement. The two had known each other for more than 15 years, and James had no idea that the soft-spoken and sharp-minded West played such a “pivotal role” in a technology that’s become a household word." - Cathy Dyson

Today is the last day for early bird rates for our Avoice Heritage Celebration, in which we will pay homage to leaders and elected officials who have either served in the military or have demonstrated support to black veterans.

"I am where I am because of the bridges that I crossed. Sojourner Truth was a bridge. Harriet Tubman was a bridge. Ida B. Wells was a bridge. Madame C. J. Walker was a bridge. Fannie Lou Hamer was a bridge." - Oprah Winfrey

Ella Baker was a Civil Rights organizer and a mentor of Rosa Parks who battled the “slave market” of 1930s domestic labor. She is well-known as the "mother" of the Civil Rights movement.