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This Date in African American History:
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1927
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Brock Peters, a twentieth century actor!
Brock Peters, an African-American actor, was born on this date in 1927. |
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1908
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A Judicial Giant, Thurgood Marshall. . .
*On this date, Thurgood Marshall was born in 1908. |
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1925
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Mississippi Civil Rights martyr Medgar Evers.
Medgar Evers was born on this date in 1925 in Decatur, Mississippi. |
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1822
Abolitionist |
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Denmark Vesey hanged!
On this date in 1822, as a result of previous trials, Denmark Vesey and 34 others were hanged in Charleston, S. |
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1777
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Vermont abolishes slavery.
On this date in 1777, Vermont abolished slavery. |
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1922
Activist |
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Aaron Henry was an unsung hero.
Aaron Henry was born on this date in 1922. |
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1906
Literature |
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Revolutionary writer, Richard B. Nugent.
On this date, Richard Bruce Nugent was born in 1906. |
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1828
Religion |
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Oblate Sisters of Providence, a religious beginning.
On this date in 1828, the Oblate Sisters of Providence were established. |
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1964
Politics/Law/Military |
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The Civil Rights Act signed!
On this date in 1964, the Civil Rights Act was signed into law in America. |
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1935
Theatre/the Arts |
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Ed Bullins, playright and creator of life on stage!
Ed Bullins, an African-American playwright and author, was born on this date in 1935. |
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1930
Music |
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Ahmad Jamal, acclaimed jazz pianist
Ahmad Jamal was born on this date in 1930. |
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