Today in Black History x February 16th

1970 - Joe Frazier knocks out Jimmy Ellis

Joe Frazier knocked out Jimmy Ellis in the second round of their New York fight and became the world heavyweight boxing champion.

1951 - New York City Council passes bill prohibiting racial discrimination

New York City Council passed bill prohibiting racial discrimination in city-assisted housing developments.

1857 - Frederick Douglass

Frederick Douglass elected President of Freedman Bank and Trust.