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 11: This Day in Black History was originally published on blackamericaweb.com
1. Otis Clay
1942: Otis Clay, an R&B and soul singer, who started in gospel music was born on this day in Waxhaw, MS. (Photo: Retna)
