Black History—Ora Washington

Ora Washington (1898-1971) is considered America’s first Black woman sports celebrity. Dubbed “Queen Ora” or “The Queen of the Courts,” Washington dominated in both tennis and basketball. She could also be called the Queen of Dominance. On the tennis court, Washington won 12-straight American Tennis Association doubles titles and nine-straight singles titles. The ATA was … Continue reading Black History—Ora Washington

Black History—Freeman Bosley Jr.

Mayor and lawyer Hon. Freeman Robertson Bosley, Jr., the first African American mayor of St. Louis, Missouri, was born on July 20, 1954 in St. Louis to Marjorie Ellen and Freeman Bosleyu, Sr. Public service was instilled in Bosley by his father, a prominent citizen of “the Ville” in North St. Louis. Bosley, Sr. was … Continue reading Black History—Freeman Bosley Jr.