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April 26 145
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Septimius Severus, African ruler of Rome!
*The birth of Septimius Severus in 145 A. |
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April 17 600
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The Shona people, a soul in Africa!
On this date for 600 A. |
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May 16 1210
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Kieta Sundiata hero of the Mali empire!
This date celebrates the birth of an African King Keita Sundiata, also known as Mari Diata, in approximately 1210. |
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September 4 1487
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Zulu, a people who remain throughout time.
*This date celebrates the Zulu nation. |
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July 22 1510
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Alessandro de Medici, a secret no more!
The birth of Alessandro de Medici in 1510 is celebrated on this date. |
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September 20 1664
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Anti-Amalgamation law passed.
*On this date in 1664, Maryland passed the first Anti amalgamation law. |
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June 24 1692
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Kingston, Jamaica founded . . .
Kingston Jamaica was founded on this date in 1692. |
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January 3 1697
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From slave to general, Abram Hannibal.
On this date we celebrate the birth of Abram Hannibal in 1697. |
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November 17 1723
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Crispus Attucks, the first American patriot to die.
On this date in 1723, we celebrate the birth of Crispus Attucks. |
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December 10 1748
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An original patriot, James Lafayette!
*James Lafayette’s birth in 1748 is celebrated on this date. |
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October 1 1750
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Peter Salem, an original patriot!
The birth of Peter Salem in 1750 is celebrated on this date. |
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October 30 1750
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Salem Poor, an original patriot!
The birth of Salem Poor around 1750 is celebrated on this date. |
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March 13 1774
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Rose Fortune, a special Canadian!
*The birth of Rose Fortune in 1774 is celebrated on this date. |
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July 4 1776
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Declaration of Independence adopted . . .
On this date in 1776, the Declaration of Independence was adopted. |
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July 2 1777
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Vermont abolishes slavery.
On this date in 1777, Vermont abolished slavery. |
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November 14 1777
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Roger B. Taney, a pro-slavery judge!
The birth of Roger Brooke Taney in 1777 is recalled on this date. |
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August 29 1778
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The 1st Rhode Island Infantry, Revolutionary War service
On this date in 1778, the Black, elite First Rhode Island regiment defeated three assaults by British troops at the battle of Rhode Island (Newport). |
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June 28 1787
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Black Seminole Abraham was a leader . . .
The birth of Black Seminole warrior Abraham is celebrated on this date in 1787. |
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July 11 1787
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John Quincy Adams, president, abolitionist, and lawyer for Amistad Africans
John Quincy Adams was born on this date in 1767. |
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July 12 1787
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The "Three-Fifths" compromise . . .
On this date in 1787, the Three-fifths Compromise was enacted. |
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April 24 1788
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William Cuffay, a Black politician!
The birth of William Cuffay in 1788 is celebrated on this date. |
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May 31 1801
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Pio Pico, a Black- Latin and last governor of Mexican California
The birth of Pio de Jesus Pico in 1801 is celebrated on this date. |
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January 13 1808
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An active and true supporter for Black freedom, Salmon P. Chase!
Salmon Portland Chase, a white man, was born on this date in 1808. |
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June 3 1808
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The heart of the confederacy, Jefferson Davis!
Jefferson Davis was born in this date in 1808. |
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February 11 1809
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Jonathan Wright, lawyer and politician!
*On this date in 1809, Jonathan Jasper Wright was born. |
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March 15 1809
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Joseph Roberts, Liberia's first President!
*This date celebrates the birth of Joseph Jenkins Roberts in 1809. |
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February 16 1812
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Henry Wilson, a political abolitionist behind the scenes!
*Henry Wilson was born on February 16, 1812. |
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January 21 1813
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John Fremont, politician, explorer and abolitionist!
*John Fremont was born on this date in 1813. |
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February 3 1815
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Edward Roye, politician with a checkered past!
*Edward J. |
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May 21 1816
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A natural Liberian leader, Stephen A. Benson!
The birth of Stephen Allen Benson in 1816 is celebrated on this date. |
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July 5 1817
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John Jones, a visionary politician!
John Jones’s birth in 1817 is celebrated on this date. |
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August 25 1817
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Alfred Russell, politician and missionary!
The birth of Alfred Francis Russell in 1817 is celebrated on this date. |
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March 3 1820
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The Missouri Compromise ratified.
*The Missouri Compromise with legislative measures was enacted on this date in 1820. |
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September 27 1822
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Hiram Revels, the first Black Congressman in the United States
Hiram R. |
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March 17 1825
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From slavery to congress, Benjamin S. Turner!
*This date remembers Benjamin Sterling Turner born in 1825. |
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April 12 1825
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Richard Cain, politican with conviction.
This date recalls the birth of Richard Harvey Cain born in 1825. |
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December 15 1829
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John M. Langston, America's first elected black politican.
This date marks the birth in 1829 of John Mercer Langsto, an American abolitionist, attorney, educator, and political activist. |
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June 21 1832
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Joseph Rainey was America's first Black congressman . . .
On this date in 1832, Joseph Hayne Rainey was born. |
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August 3 1832
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An Early Nationalist, Edward Blyden. . .
*On this date we recall the birth of Edward Wilmot Blyden in 1832. |
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October 16 1833
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Ebenezer Bassett, first black diplomat
Ebenezer Don Carlos Bassett, a black diplomat, was born on this date in 1833. |
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January 3 1834
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An honest politician, Alonzo Ransier.
On this date, Alonzo Jacob Ransier was born in 1834. |
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May 11 1834
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Lawyer and politician, Thomas Chester!
On this date we mark the birth of Thomas Chester in 1834, in Harrisburg, PA. |
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February 5 1836
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Jefferson Long, Georgia's first Black congressional speaker. . .
On this day in 1836, Jefferson Franklin Long, a Black tailor, storekeeper, politician, and educator, was born. |
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February 1 1837
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Politician, minister and educator, Francis Cardozo!
*This date marks the birth of Francis Louis Cardozo in 1837. |
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May 10 1837
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Pinckney Pinchback, officer and politician. . .
On this date we mark the birth of Pinckney Benton Stewart Pinchback. |
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March 6 1838
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An Ohio leader, Benjamin W. Arnett!
*Benjamin W. |
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April 3 1838
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John W. Menard, publisher and politician. . .
*John Willis Menard was born on this date in 1838. |
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May 2 1838
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A voice against segregation, Albion Tourgee!
Albion Tourgee was born on this date in 1838. |
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April 5 1839
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Naval hero and politician, Robert Smalls.
This date marks the birth of Robert Smalls in 1839. |
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March 30 1840
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Mary Elizabeth Bowser, cunning and dedicated!
*This date in 1840 celebrates the birth of Mary Elizabeth Bowser. |
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July 21 1840
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Christian Fleetwood, military man and promoter of black military groups
Christian Fleetwood was born in this date in 1840. |
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July 23 1840
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From slavery to congress, John Hyman. . .
On this date in 1840, John A. |
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March 1 1841
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Blanche K. Bruce, one of Mississippi's first Black Senators. . .
On this date, Blanche K. |
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March 28 1842
Politics/Law/Military |
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William Carney, a military pioneer!
*William Carney was born on this date in 1842. |
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December 21 1842
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Robert B. Elliott, a talented political force!
On this date, we remember Robert Brown Elliott, a black lawyer, politician, and military officer born in 1842. |
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December 30 1842
Politics/Law/Military |
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An odd political career for Josiah Walls.
Josiah Walls was born on this date in 1842. |
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February 26 1844
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James O'Hara, Carolina Congressman!
*This date in 1844 marks the birth of James Edward O'Hara. |
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May 23 1844
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Congressman, Charles E. Nash was a Civil War Vet.
This date in 1844 marks the birth of Charles Edmund Nash, an African-American politician. |
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October 14 1844
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James A. Fields, onetime slave becomes teacher and lawyer
The birth of James A. |
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November 4 1844
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Cathy Williams, a Buffalo Soldier under wraps
The birth of Cathy Williams in 1844 is celebrated on this date. |
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April 28 1846
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Jeremiah Haralson was a self taught congressman. .
*On this date in 1846, Jeremiah Haralson was born. |
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July 26 1847
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Liberia gains independence!
This date in 1847 marks Independence Day in the Republic of Liberia. |
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September 10 1847
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John R. Lynch, Black congressman from the Magnolia State.
This date marks the birth of John Roy Lync, a black politician, in 1847. |
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October 21 1848
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Anti-slavery "Free Soil Party" showed strength during hard times.
This date celebrates The Free-Soil Party, a minor but influential political party in the pre-Civil War period of American history. |
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June 17 1849
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Thomas E. Miller, 19th century politician. . .
This date marks the birth of Thomas Ezekiel Miller in 1849. |
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December 18 1852
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George White, a politician who remembered his roots.
On this date, George Henry White was born in 1852. |
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September 22 1853
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Congressman George Murray urged Black voting.
*This date spotlights the birth of George Washington Murray in 1853. |
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December 28 1854
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Thomas M. Stewart, lawyer, minister, and educator in Liberia.
Thomas McCants Stewart was born on this date in 1854. |
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July 28 1855
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The story of the USS Constellation. . .
*On this date in 1855, the USS Constellation was commissioned. |
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March 21 1856
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Military pioneer, Henry O. Flipper!
*This date marks the birth of Henry Ossian Flipper who was the first Black man to graduate from West Point. |
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December 27 1857
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Henry Cheatham, educator and U.S. Representative
On this date in 1857, Henry Plummer Cheatham was born. |
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January 22 1860
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A spokesman for his people, Walter Cohen . .
Walter Louis Cohen was born on this date in 1860. |
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August 4 1862
Politics/Law/Military |
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Colored Troops formed in Kansas!
*On this date in 1862, the 1st Kansas Volunteer Colored Infantry was formed. |
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December 7 1862
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Fort Negley, TN. has a unique Black history!
On this date in 1862, Fort Negley, Nashville, TN, was completed. |
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May 22 1863
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War Dept. establishes Colored Troop Units in Civil War
On this date in 1863 in North Carolina, the United States Department of War established the Bureau of Colored Troops, to help the Union Army fight the Civil War. |
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July 11 1863
Politics/Law/Military |
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John Mitchell, Jr., brilliant man of many talents
John Mitchell Jr. |
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July 30 1863
Politics/Law/Military |
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Lincoln issues Eye-For-Eye order!
On this date in 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued what was called an "eye-for-eye" order, warning the Confederacy that Union soldiers would shoot a rebel prisoner for every black prisoner shot. |
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September 29 1863
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Stable in law and his community, Cornelius Fitzgerald!
Cornelius Fitzgerald, a Black lawyer, was born on this date in 1863. |
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March 12 1864
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Charles Young, an early Black military officer!
*Charles Young was born on this date in 1864. |
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June 4 1864
Politics/Law/Military |
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Black Indian power, James Coody Johnson.
The birth of James Coody Johnson in 1864 is celebrated on this date. |
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February 1 1865
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First Black attorney practices' before the High Court.
*On this date in 1865, John Rock became the first African-American attorney to practice before the Supreme Court. |
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December 28 1865
Politics/Law/Military |
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Edward Baker awarded Congressional Medal of Honor 1898
Edward Lee Baker, Jr. |
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January 27 1866
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A legal hero in Black Iowa, George Woodson!
*The birth of George H. |
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February 5 1866
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Land for ex-slaves amendment offered!
*On this date in 1866 Congressman and abolitionist Thaddeus Stevens offered real-estate compensation to Black slaves for emancipation. |
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February 22 1866
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J. Frank Wheaton, Minnesota law pioneer!
*The birth of John Frank Wheaton is celebrated on this date in 1866. |
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April 9 1866
Politics/Law/Military |
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Civil Right Act passes over veto!
On this date in 1866, Congress passed the Civil Rights Act over the veto of President Andrew Johnson. |
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May 31 1866
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The Ku Klux Klan, a brief biography
The founding of the Ku Klux Klan in 1866 is recognized on this date. |
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June 1 1866
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Civil Rights, a brief history!
On this date, starting with the year 1866, the African American Registry features a brief article and definition of civil rights. |
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September 11 1866
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Charles Scrutchin, a Minnesota lawyer who saved other defendants in the Duluth lynching in 1920
Charles W. |
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November 30 1868
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William Lewis, displayed physical and mental gifts.
On this date, we remember, the birth of William H. |
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February 19 1869
Politics/Law/Military |
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Sylvester Williams, a Pan-African politician!
*Sylvester Williams was born on this date in 1869. |
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November 28 1869
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Lawyer and politician, William T. Francis, works for "simple justice".
On his date, we mark the birth of William T. |
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February 3 1870
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15th Amendment ratified. . .
*On this date in 1870 the 15th amendment was ratified. |
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October 5 1871
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Oscar De Priest, Chicago politician of the early twentieth century.
On this date, we recall the birth of Oscar Stanton De Priest in 1871. |
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June 5 1872
Politics/Law/Military |
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Black Americans step up in national politics!
On this date in 1872, the Republican National Convention met in Philadelphia. |
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April 14 1873
Politics/Law/Military |
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Supreme Court rules on Slaughterhouse Cases!
On this date in 1873, the Slaughterhouse cases were decided by the Supreme Court. |
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August 20 1876
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Dick Turpin, one of the Navy's finest!
*Dick Turpin was born on this date in 1876. |
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July 1 1877
Politics/Law/Military |
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Benjamin O. Davis Sr., the first modern American Black General!
This date marks the birth of Benjamin O. |
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July 11 1877
Politics/Law/Military |
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McCants Stewart, black lawyer of the urban west!
McCants Stewart was born on this date in 1877. |
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October 24 1877
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Minnesota's own, William "Billy" Williams, served 14 governors
William F. |
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September 14 1879
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Frederick Roberts, a California first!
*Frederick Madison Roberts was born on this date in 1879. |
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June 26 1880
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Gertrude Rush, first Black female lawyer.
The birth of Gertrude E. |
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July 16 1882
Politics/Law/Military |
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Violette Anderson, an early legal representative. . .
On this date, Violette Anderson was born in 1882. |
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December 22 1883
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Arthur W. Mitchell, political pioneer!
On this date, Arthur Wergs Mitchell was born in 1883. |
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August 13 1885
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Lena O. Smith, a first in Minnesota. . .
*This date marks the birth of Lena O. |
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March 26 1886
Politics/Law/Military |
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Seafaring pioneer, Hugh Mulzac!
*Hugh Mulzac was born on this date in 1886. |
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April 26 1886
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William L. Dawson, "Windy City" congressman. .
*William Levi Dawson was born on this date in 1886 in Albany, Georgia. |
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November 29 1888
Politics/Law/Military |
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Nathan McGill, a Chicago Star.
Nathan McGill born on this date in 1888. |
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April 24 1889
Politics/Law/Military |
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Lafayette Tillman served his city and country.
Lafayette A. |
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March 1 1890
Politics/Law/Military |
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Court rules for black education in California!
On this date in 1890, public schools allowed Blacks to enroll in Visalia, California. |
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March 10 1890
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Charles Howard Sr., midwestern soldier and attorney!
*The birth of Charles P. |
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June 28 1890
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Howard Drew, athlete and political force
Howard Drew was born on this date in 1890. |
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June 22 1891
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Earl Dickerson, a Chicago leader!
On this date in 1891, Earl B. |
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July 16 1892
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A soldier of black labor, Frank Crosswaith. .
On this date in 1892, Frank Crosswaith was born. |
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July 23 1892
Politics/Law/Military |
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Halie Selassie, Ethiopian ruler!
Halie Selassie was born on this date in 1892. |
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October 20 1893
Politics/Law/Military |
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Kenya's first president, Jomo Kenyatta.
On this date in 1893, we celebrate the birth of Jomo Kenyatta. |
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August 7 1894
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An original Buffalo Soldier, Mark Mathews!
*Mark Matthews was born this date in 1894. |
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October 15 1894
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Crystal B. Fauset, first Black woman elected to a state house.
On this date, we celebrate the birth of Crystal Bird Fauset, the first African-American woman to be elected to a state house of representatives. |
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September 3 1895
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Charles Houston, groundbreaking lawyer!
*This date marks the birth of Charles Hamilton Houston in 1895. |
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October 9 1895
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Eugene Bullard, aviation first, medal winner, posthumously honored
Eugene Bullard was born on this date in 1895. |
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May 18 1896
Politics/Law/Military |
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Supreme Court upholds Plessy v. Ferguson!
On this date in 1896, the Supreme Court upheld Plessy v. |
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December 28 1896
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Theodore Boone had many talents.
Theodore Sylvester Boone was born on this date in 1896. |
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June 14 1897
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Alfred Gomes pioneered law and activism!
*Alfred J. |
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January 2 1898
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Sadie Alexander, a pioneer for Black women in the law
On this date Sadie Alexander, an African-American lawyer and activist was born in in 1898. |
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February 8 1898
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"Grandfather Clause" enacted.
*On this date in 1898, the “Grandfather Clause” was enacted for voting purposes. |
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October 13 1898
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Raymond P. Alexander, lawyer, politician, and judge challenges racism
This date marks the birth of Raymond Pace Alexander in 1898. |
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October 13 1898
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Edith Sampson, lawyer, judge, and first black woman named as a UN delegate
On this date in 1898, Edith Sampson was born in Pittsburgh, the first black woman elected judge to a municipal court. |
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April 8 1899
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Lawyer and businessman, Z. A. Looby!
*Z. |
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July 16 1899
Politics/Law/Military |
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Crime does not pay; ask Eunice Carter. .
Eunice Hunton Carter was born on this date in 1899. |
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November 13 1899
Politics/Law/Military |
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Nobel Peace Prize winner, Albert J. Luthuli, So. African leader and politician
This date celebrates the birth of Albert John Luthuli in 1899. |
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September 21 1901
Politics/Law/Military |
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Learie Constantine was a true renaissance man!
*Learie Constantine was born on this date in 1901. |
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October 25 1901
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Louis L. Redding, first black lawyer in Delaware and civil rights pioneer
Louis L. |
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August 7 1904
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Dr. Ralph J. Bunche, groundbreaking diplomat!
*Ralph J. |
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November 17 1904
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A judicial great, William H. Hastie!
On this date in 1904, William H. |
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May 6 1905
Politics/Law/Military |
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Leon Jordan, what really happened to him?
Leon Jordan was born on this date in 1905. |
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August 9 1905
Politics/Law/Military |
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Robert Nix Sr., first Keytone State Congressman. .
*Robert Nelson Cornelius Nix Sr. |
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November 5 1905
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Theodore McNeal union organizer for Sleeping Car Porters
Theodore McNeal, an African-American union organizer and politician, was born on this date in 1905. |
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November 5 1905
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Theodore M. Berry, important civil rights attorney, mayor, national political leader.
Theodore M. |
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August 14 1906
Politics/Law/Military |
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The “Brownsville Affair” occurs!
*The “Brownsville Affair” of 1906 is remembered on this date. |
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February 10 1907
Politics/Law/Military |
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Grace Hamilton, a fighter for those less fortunate!
*On this date in 1907, Grace Towns Hamilton was born. |
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March 23 1907
Politics/Law/Military |
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Robert E. Lilliard, lawyer, politician, and activist
Robert Emmitt Lillard was born on this date in 1907. |
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May 1 1907
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Strength in Law, Oliver W. Hill!
Oliver W Hill, Sr. |
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August 31 1907
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"Gus" Hawkins, the first western African-American in Congress!
On this date in 1907, Augustus Hawkins, the first black member of Congress from any Western state, was born. |
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January 24 1908
Politics/Law/Military |
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Administrator of humanity, John Thomas
*On this date in 1908, John Frederick Thomas was born. |
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April 11 1908
Politics/Law/Military |
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Honorable Jane Bolin, the first Black woman judge!
On this date in 1908, Jane M. |
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July 2 1908
Politics/Law/Military |
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A Judicial Giant, Thurgood Marshall. . .
*On this date, Thurgood Marshall was born in 1908. |
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November 29 1908
Politics/Law/Military |
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Adam Clayton Powell Jr., Harlem minister and politician,. stirs things up
This date marks the 1908 birth of Adam Clayton Powell Jr. |
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April 20 1909
Politics/Law/Military |
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E. Frederick Morrow served many aspects of America.
E. |
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August 10 1909
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Lawyer, Judge,Congressman; George Crockett. . .
*On this date in 1909, George Crockett was born. |
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March 8 1911
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Lawyer and lobbyist, Clarence Mitchell. . .
*On this date in 1911, Clarence Mitchell was born. |
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July 1 1911
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Leona P. Thurman, K.C's first black woman lawyer. . .
Leona Pouncey Thurman was born on this date in 1911. |
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August 13 1911
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James Parsons, an influential Judge!
*James Parsons was born on this date in 1911. |
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August 6 1912
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Bennett Stewart, H.S. principal & politician. .
*On this date, Bennett McVey Stewart was born in 1912. |
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October 22 1912
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George Leighton became U.S. District Court judge
George Leighton, an African-American attorney, judge and activist, was born on this date in 1912. |
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December 18 1912
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Military pioneer, Benjamin O. Davis, Jr.
Benjamin Oliver Davis, Jr. |
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October 3 1913
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David Pitt, British, black political pioneer and Medical Association president
On this date the Registry observes the birth of David Pitt in 1913. |
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April 19 1914
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Cora M. Brown, motor city politician.
On this date Cora Brown was born in 1914. |
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September 11 1914
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Crispus A. Wright!
The birth of Crispus Attucks Wright in 1914 is celebrated on this date. |
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April 15 1915
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Walter E. Washington, D.C.'s first Black mayor!
Walter Edward Washington was born on this date in 1915. |
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September 22 1915
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Charles Black, a master legal mind.
*Charles L. |
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November 15 1916
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Ruth Barrow, Jamaican health educator of international renown
Ruth Nita Barrow was born on this date in 1916. |
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July 6 1917
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Jimmy Griffin, one of St. Paul's finest!
*Jimmy Griffin was born on this date in 1917. |
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August 7 1917
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Melvin H. Evans was a health conscious politician. .
*On this date in 1917, Melvin Herbert Evans was born. |
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October 27 1917
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Anna Langford fought for Illinois civil rights
On this date in 1917, Anna Langford was born. |
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October 27 1917
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ANC's co-founder, Oliver Tambo!
Oliver Tambo, an African politician and activist against apartheid, was born on this date in 1917. |
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December 9 1917
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Donald Hollowell, a fighter for legal rights!
*The birth of Donald Hollowell on this date in 1917 is marked. |
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December 29 1917
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Tom Bradley, LA's first Black mayor
Tom Bradley, an African-American administrator and politician, was born on this date in 1917. |
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February 17 1918
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Charles Hayes, unionist and congressman.
*On this date we mark the birth of Charles Arthur Hayes in 1918. |
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March 20 1918
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Charity Earley pioneered Black women in the mililtary
*This date celebrates the birth of Charity Edna Adams Earley in 1918. |
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March 23 1918
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A small voice for Africa, Emile Zinsou!
Emile Zinsou was born on this date in 1918. |
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May 24 1918
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Detroit's warrior, Coleman Young!
On this date in 1918, Coleman Young, an African-American politician, was born. |
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July 18 1918
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Nelson Mandela, South African leader and international advocate for social and human rights and ending of AIDS
On this date in 1918 Nelson Mandela was born. |
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September 28 1918
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Bruce Wright, a literary judge on civil and criminal courts
This date celebrates the birth of Bruce M. |
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October 30 1918
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Frank M. Johnson was a fearless judge for civil rights.
This date marks the birth of Frank M. |
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March 7 1919
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Juanita Stout, a judicial pioneer!
*The birth of Dr. |
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May 15 1919
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Mary Eugina Charles, a voice for the Caribbean!
Mary Eugenia Charles, was Black politician, was born on this date in Pointe Michel, Dominica, in 1919. |
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October 12 1919
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Dorie (Dorie) Miller , a naval hero!
Doris "Dorie" Miller was born on this date in 1919. |
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October 26 1919
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Edward Brooke, acclaimed senator, and national and international leader
On this date in 1919, Edward Brooke, an African-American politician and author, was born in Washington, D. |
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January 21 1920
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Errol W. Barrow, a Barbadian legend!
*Errol Walton Barrow was born on this date in 1920. |
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February 11 1920
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Daniel "Chappie" James served America well!
*Daniel “Chappie” James was born on this date in 1920. |
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August 1 1921
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George E. Carter, first black judge in Canada
This date in 1921 marks the birth of George E. |
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September 14 1921
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Constance Baker Motley set a fine example for everyone.
*On this date in 1921, Constance Baker Motley was born. |
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April 13 1922
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Julius Nyerere, first president of Tanzania.
On this date, we observe the birth of Julius Kambarage Nyerere in 1922. |
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April 15 1922
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Remembering Chicago's Harold Washington.
This date marks the birth of Harold Washington in 1922. |
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June 4 1922
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Samuel L. Gravely ,Jr. , dedicated to the Navy.
Samuel Lee Gravely, Jr. |
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September 8 1922
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Black cabinet minister, Samuel Pierce, Jr., mismanages and abuses post
Samuel Pierce, Jr. |
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December 2 1922
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Charles Diggs Jr., congressman from Detroit.
*On this date in 1922, Charles Diggs Jr. |
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October 19 1923
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Georgia Powers, first black and first woman elected to Kentucky senate
Georgia Davis Powers, an African-American politician and lawyer, was born on this date in 1923. |
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February 8 1924
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Ada Lois Sipuel Fisher, an Oklahoma legend!
*On this date in 1924, Ada Lois Sipuel Fisher was born. |
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April 11 1924
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From Lincoln to Los Angeles, David Lee Sr.
David Jonathon Lee Sr. |
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April 14 1924
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Robert Mugabe, typical politician?
On this date in 1924, Robert Mugabe was born. |
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May 31 1924
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Patricia Roberts Harris, lawyer and diplomat!
*Patricia Roberts Harris was born on this date in 1924. |
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July 6 1924
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Barbara Preiskel, knew the laws of media!
*Barbara Scott Preiskel was born on this date in 1924. |
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November 30 1924
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America's first Black congresswoman, Shirley Chisholm.
This date marks the birthday of Shirley Chisholm in 1924. |
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February 23 1925
Politics/Law/Military |
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Louis Stokes, passionate about legal rights!
*Louis Stokes was born on this date in 1925. |
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March 5 1925
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Politician George Collins was a fair man.
*On this date George Washington Collins was born in 1925. |
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August 1 1925
Politics/Law/Military |
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National Bar Association formed
On this date in 1925, the National Bar Association (NBA), formally organized. |
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October 30 1925
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Gus Savage did Chicago politics proud.
On this date in 1925, Gus Savage, an African American politician, was born. |
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April 27 1926
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Basil Paterson, one of New York's finest!
*Basil Alexander Paterson was born on this date in 1926. |
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May 12 1926
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Mervyn Dymally, California Congressman!
On this date in 1926, Mervyn M. |
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October 13 1926
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Jesse Brown flew honorably with the Navy.
Jesse L. |
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June 21 1927
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Carl Stokes was a remarkable leader!
Carl Stokes was born on this date in 1927. |
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February 25 1928
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A. L. Higgingbotham, Judge, educator, and activist.
*On this date in 1928, A. |
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May 16 1929
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One of Michigans finest, John Conyers!
On this date in 1929, John Conyers, Jr. |
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October 9 1929
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Bayou state legend, Ernest Morial, lawyer, mayor, judge..
On this date in 1929, Ernest Morial, an African-American politician, was born. |
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June 11 1930
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A political voice of Harlem, Charles Rangel!
Charles Rangel, an African-American politician, was born on this date in 1930. |
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June 17 1930
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Rosemary Brown, a Canadian political fixture!
Rosemary Brown was born on his date in 1930. |
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November 10 1930
Politics/Law/Military |
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Clarence Pendleton, a controversial politician!
On this date in 1930, Clarence Pendleton, Jr. |
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January 19 1931
Politics/Law/Military |
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Carl Brashear, first black master diver in Navy
Carl Brashear was born on this date in 1931. |
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November 24 1931
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Dr. Jean Harris, physician and politician!
On this date in 1931 Dr. |
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October 5 1932
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Yvonne Burke, lawyer, politician, and LA County Supervisor
Yvonne Brathwaite Burke was born on this date in 1932. |
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March 18 1933
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Unita Blackwell, Mississippi Queen!
*Unita Blackwell was born, on this date, in 1933. |
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July 10 1933
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Richard Hatcher, a pioneering urban mayor!
*Richard Hatcher was born on this date in 1933. |
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August 8 1934
Politics/Law/Military |
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Julian Dixon, former chairman of the CBC!
*On this date in 1934, Julian Dixon was born. |
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November 24 1935
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Ron Dellums, an active presence from California!
Ron Dellums, an African-American politician and is an administrator and activist, was born on this date in 1935. |
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February 1 1936
Politics/Law/Military |
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Azie Taylor Morton, energy and purpose!
*Azie Taylor Morton was born on this date in 1936. |
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February 21 1936
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Barbara Jordan, politician & educator. . .
*Barbara Jordan was born on this date in 1936. |
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May 30 1936
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Ralph Metcalfe was an athlete and politician. . .
On this date, the Registry recalls the birth of Ralph Metcalfe in 1910. |
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April 5 1937
Politics/Law/Military |
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Strength and commitment, Colin Powell!
Colin Powell was born on this date in 1937. |
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May 17 1937
Politics/Law/Military |
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Hazel O'Leary, an opinionated administrator!
*Hazel O'Leary was born on this date in 1937. |
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August 24 1937
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Moshood Abiola, Nigerian Chief of the people. . .
Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola was born on this date in 1937 in Nigeria. |
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October 2 1937
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Johnny Cochran Jr., outstanding and award-winning lawyer
Johnnie L. |
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February 17 1938
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Mary Frances Berry, a true Black conscience. . .
*On this date in 1938 Mary Frances Berry was born. |
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March 23 1938
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From Texas to Georgia,, Maynard Jackson, Jr.
On this date, in 1938, Maynard Jackson was born. |
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July 8 1938
Politics/Law/Military |
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Julia Carson, an African American political leader in Indiana
Julia Carson was born on this date in 1938. |
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August 15 1938
Politics/Law/Military |
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Maxine Waters, a soldier for her people!
*This date marks the birth of Maxine Waters in 1938. |
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September 7 1938
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Juanita Millender-McDonald was strong and purposeful!
*Juanita Millender-McDonald was born on this date in 1938. |
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October 29 1938
Politics/Law/Military |
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Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, president of Liberia and fearless voice for liberty
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was born on this date in 1938. |
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February 21 1940
Politics/Law/Military |
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John Lewis, a southern voice for truth!
*John Lewis was born on this date in 1940. |
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February 17 1941
Politics/Law/Military |
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Wellington Webb, a Colorado Icon!
*Wellington Webb was born on this date in 1941. |
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August 1 1941
Politics/Law/Military |
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Politician Ron Brown left us too soon. . .
Ron Brown was born on this date in 1941 in Washington, D. |
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February 19 1942
Politics/Law/Military |
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Military initiates Tuskegee Airmen. . .
*On this date in 1942, the Tuskegee Airmen were initiated into the armed forces. |
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March 8 1942
Politics/Law/Military |
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Alcan Highway construction begins!
*On this date in 1942 the building of The Alcan Highway in Canada began. |
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June 18 1942
Politics/Law/Military |
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Thabo Mbeki, South African leader
On this date in 1942, Thabo M. |
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June 26 1942
Politics/Law/Military |
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The first black Air Force Thunderbird, Lloyd Newton. .
he birth of Lloyd Newton in 1942 is celebrated on this date. |
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March 11 1943
Politics/Law/Military |
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Brazils Black voice, Benedita da Silva!
*Benedita da Silva was born on this date in 1943. |
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May 29 1943
Politics/Law/Military |
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Black soldiers die on Mississippi Army base!
On this date in 1943, a Black soldier of the 364th Army infantry was killed on an Army base in Mississippi. |
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February 16 1944
Politics/Law/Military |
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The Golden thirteen begin training!
*This date in 1944 celebrates “The Golden Thirteen. |
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March 29 1944
Politics/Law/Military |
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The USS Mason proudly served WW II America.
*On this date we remember the USS Mason, a WWII warship manned by a predominantly Black crew that served as a role model for the integration of U. |
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July 17 1944
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Port Chicago disaster occurs!
The Port Chicago Disaster occurred on this date in 1944, an explosion where over 60 percent of the casualties were African-American enlisted men. |
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November 27 1944
Politics/Law/Military |
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Mickey Leland, politian, activist, and visionary.
"Mickey" Leland was born this date in 1944. |
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August 7 1945
Politics/Law/Military |
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Alan Page, a true mold of the student athlete!
*Alan Page was born on this date in 1945. |
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August 19 1946
Politics/Law/Military |
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Bill Clinton, 'we get by with a little help from our friends'!
*Bill Clinton was born on this date in 1946. |
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January 6 1948
Politics/Law/Military |
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Armed Service integrates women's ranks.
On this date in 1948, the Armed Services integrated its women’s defense organizations. |
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June 23 1948
Politics/Law/Military |
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Clarence Thomas, Supreme Court Judge.
Clarence Thomas was born on this date in 1948. |
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October 24 1948
Politics/Law/Military |
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Kweisi Mfume "Keeps on Pushin"!
Kweisi Mfume was born on this date in 1948. |
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January 18 1949
Politics/Law/Military |
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William Dawson elected Chairman
On this date in 1949, Rep. |
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May 11 1949
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A conservative southern voice, judge Janice Brown!
*Janice Rogers Brown was born on this date in 1949. |
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May 16 1950
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Briggs v. Elliott Filed!
On this date in 1950, Briggs v. |
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July 20 1950
Politics/Law/Military |
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Courage and sacrifice of Black troops n Korea
On this date in 1950, the first US victory in Korea was won by Black troops in the Army’s 24th Infantry Regiment. |
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August 7 1950
Politics/Law/Military |
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Alan Keyes, a conservative voice!
*Alan Keyes was born on this date in 1950. |
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January 21 1951
Politics/Law/Military |
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Eric Holder, attorney for America!
*Eric Holder was born on this date in 1951. |
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May 13 1951
Politics/Law/Military |
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Sharon Sayles Belton, the first black and woman mayor of Minneapolis!
Sharon Sayles-Belton was born on this date in 1951. |
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September 25 1952
Politics/Law/Military |
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Pamela Alexander makes the system better.
*Pamela G. |
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December 31 1953
Politics/Law/Military |
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First Black holds major elected office.
On this date in 1953, the first African-American to hold a major elective post was sworn in. |
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May 17 1954
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Brown v. B.O.E., "A Change is Gonna Come."
Brown vs. |
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May 20 1954
Politics/Law/Military |
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David Paterson a visionary New Yorker. . .
*David Paterson was born on this date in 1954. |
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October 27 1954
Politics/Law/Military |
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First African American Air Force General
On this date in 1954, Col. |
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November 14 1954
Politics/Law/Military |
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From Birmingham to the world, Condoleezza Rice.
Condoleezza Rice, an African-American politician, administrator, secretary of state in the George W. |
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July 9 1955
Politics/Law/Military |
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White House appoints first Black cabinet member. .
On this date in 1955, E. |
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March 10 1956
Politics/Law/Military |
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The "Southern Manifesto," an assault on Education!
*On this date in 1956, we recall the enactment of the “Southern Manifesto. |
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July 30 1956
Politics/Law/Military |
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Anita Hill, she told the truth
Anita Hill was born on born on this date in 1956. |
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July 31 1956
Politics/Law/Military |
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Deval Patrick, a political breath of fresh air!
Deval L. |
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March 6 1957
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Ghana achieves freedom
*On this date in 1957, Ghana became the first African nation to achieve freedom from colonial rule. |
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December 15 1959
Politics/Law/Military |
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Donna Brazile, a skilled political strategist, educator, and author
Donna Brazile was born on this date in 1959. |
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December 25 1959
Politics/Law/Military |
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Michael Anderson had wings in his heart!
Michael P. |
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July 1 1960
Politics/Law/Military |
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Somalia gains independence from Britain!
On this date in 1960, Somalia gained its independence from Britain. |
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August 11 1960
Politics/Law/Military |
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Chad gains independence from France. .
*On this date in 1960 Chad gained its independence from France. |
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August 4 1961
Politics/Law/Military |
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An innovative face of politics, Barack Obama!
*Barack Obama was born on this date in 1961. |
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October 9 1962
Politics/Law/Military |
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Uganda achieves independence but political struggles continue.
On this date in 1962, Uganda achieved its independence from Great Britain. |
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August 4 1963
Politics/Law/Military |
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Keith Ellison, the politics of issues. . .
*Keith Ellison was born on this date in 1963. |
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December 19 1963
Politics/Law/Military |
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Zanzibar gains independence from Britain.
On this date in 1963, Zanzibar gained its independence from Britain. |
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June 19 1964
Politics/Law/Military |
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Civil Rights Act passed in Congress. .
On this date in 1964, Congress passed the Civil Rights Act. |
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July 2 1964
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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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December 12 1964
Politics/Law/Military |
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Kenya achieves independence.
On this date Jomo Kenyatta was elected the first minister of the newly independent Kenya. |
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August 6 1965
Politics/Law/Military |
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Voting Rights Act passed. .
*On this date the American Voting Rights Act of 1965 was passed into law. |
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October 15 1966
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Black Panther Party founded.
On this date in 1966, the Black Panther Party (BPP) was founded. |
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November 30 1966
Politics/Law/Military |
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Barbados gains independence!
On this date in 1966, Barbados gained independence. |
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January 4 1969
Politics/Law/Military |
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Congressional Black Caucus formed.
This date is the anniversary of the origin of the Congressional Black Caucus in 1969. |
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May 11 1970
Politics/Law/Military |
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Harold Ford Jr., a true volunteer!
*Harold Ford was born on this date in 1970. |
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February 20 1971
Politics/Law/Military |
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Idi Amin takes over Uganda
*On this date in 1971, Idi Amin Dada became president and ruler of Uganda. |
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November 7 1972
Politics/Law/Military |
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Barbara Jordan and Andrew Young blaze political trails.
On this date in 1972, Barbara Jordan and Andrew Young became the first African-Americans from the South elected to Congress since Reconstruction. |
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December 20 1972
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The National Coucil of Black Mayors provides network and technical skills
The National Council of Black Mayors (NCBM), later named the Southern Conference of Black Mayors, was founded on this date in 1972. |
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April 16 1973
Politics/Law/Military |
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Leila Foley, first black woman mayor.
On this date in 1973, Leila Smith Foley became the first African-American woman to be elected Major of a U. |
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February 24 1974
Politics/Law/Military |
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The N.A.B.C.J., an advocate for justice!
*The beginning of the National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice (NABCJ) in 1974 is celebrated on this date. |
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June 28 1978
Politics/Law/Military |
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Bakke case ruled by Supreme Court!
On this date, we remember the Alan Bakke case. |
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October 27 1978
Politics/Law/Military |
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"Full Employment Bill" signed!
On this date in 1978, President Jimmy Carter signed the Hawkins-Humphrey Full Employment Bill. |
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February 23 1979
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First Black General promotion in Marine Corps.
*On this date in 1979, the first African-American man was promoted to the rank of brigadier general in the U. |
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April 17 1980
Politics/Law/Military |
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Zimbabwe gains independence.
Independence for Zimbabwe came on this date in 1980. |
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February 19 1983
Politics/Law/Military |
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Emily Perez, a soldier with conviction
*Emily Perez was born on this date in 1983. |
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August 3 1986
Politics/Law/Military |
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Senate makes South African sanctions stick!
*On this date in 1986, the United States Senate overrode President Ronald Reagan’s veto of legislation imposing economic sanctions against South Africa. |
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October 2 1986
Politics/Law/Military |
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Senate overrides Reagan veto.
On this date in 1986, the United States Senate overrode President Ronald Reagan’s veto of legislation imposing economic sanctions against South Africa. |
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January 6 1989
Politics/Law/Military |
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Reparations brought before Congress!
On this date in 1989, House Resolution (H. |
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November 7 1989
Politics/Law/Military |
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America elects its first Black governor!
On this date in 1989, Virginia became the first state in America to elect a Black man as its governor. |
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March 21 1990
Politics/Law/Military |
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Namibia gains Independence. . .
*On this date in 1990, Namibia gained independence from colonial rule. |
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June 26 1992
Politics/Law/Military |
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United States v. Fordice ruled on!
On this date in 1992, The United States Supreme Court ruled on United States v. |
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December 24 1992
Politics/Law/Military |
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The first black Secretary of Agriculture appointed.
On this date in 1992, Mike Espy then a U. |
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September 13 2000
Politics/Law/Military |
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James Perkins, Black businessman elected mayor of Selma
On this date in 2000, Selma, Alabama, Black businessman James Perkins defeated White incumbent Joe Smitherman for mayor. |
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November 2 2000
Politics/Law/Military |
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Election voting for black felons in America!
*National elections are on November 4th and this date’s Registry looks at the National voting process in black America. |
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January 20 2001
Politics/Law/Military |
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First African-American secretary of education appointed
The United States Senate confirmed Rod Paige as the Secretary of Education on this date 2001, the first first African-American to hold this cabinet post. |
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December 16 2003
Politics/Law/Military |
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H.R.3491 signed to create African American Museum in Washington
On this date in 2003, H. |
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August 12 2004
Politics/Law/Military |
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Black prisoner freed from jail after 41 unjust years.
*On this date in 2004, a 76-year-old African-American prisoner walked out of jail, a free man after 41 years of imprisonment. |
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September 9 2004
Politics/Law/Military |
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Restaurant chain admits racism
On this date in 2004, the Cracker Barrel restaurant chain agreed to an $8. |
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October 11 2004
Politics/Law/Military |
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President of Somalia Ahmed says he wants peace
On this date in 2004, Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed was elected as president of Somali. |
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October 13 2004
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Rosa Parks/OutKast case finally settled
On this date in 2004, the federal judge overseeing the Rosa Parks OutKast lawsuit appointed Detroit's former mayor Dennis Archer to review the case. |
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November 16 2004
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First Black female Secretary of State in America!
On this date in 2004, Condoleezza Rice became the first African-American Secretary of State in America. |
