B H This Day in Black History

Search

Find facts by keyword, person, or year

2 results for "Bill Robinson"

April 23, 1884

Shirley Temple and Bill Robinson

Granville T. Woods received his most important patent, for the synchronous multiplex railway telegraph.

scienceinnovation
February 22, 1935

Shirley Temple Black and Bill Robinson Dance

Shirley Temple and Bill "Bojangles" Robinson performed their famous staircase dance in "The Little Colonel," the first interracial dance scene in a major Hollywood film.

arts
Before you go...

Get a powerful moment in Black history delivered to your inbox every morning. Free, 30-second read.

Free · Unsubscribe anytime