Elizabeth Keckley – ?, February
Ms. Keckley was born into slavery, but with immense talent and a strong work ethic, she bought her freedom and eventually became the dressmaker and stylist for First Lady, Mary Todd Lincoln.
Black History
Rosa Parks – February 4, 1913 – October 24, 2005
“You may do that.”, Rosa Parks said after the bus driver told her that he would “call the police” if she did not vacate her seat for a white person.