Black History Month originated in 1926, founded by Carter G. Woodson and was created to celebrate achievements, births, important timelines, events and to remember those we lost.
February 3: This Day in Black History was originally published on ioneblackamericaweb.staging.go.ione.nyc
1. Emmitt Smith
2005: Emmitt Smith announced his retirement as NFL’s all-time leading rusher and called his 15-year career a tremendous ride.
