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January 1 1804
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Independence for Haiti!
On this date in 1804, Haiti emerged as the first independent Black-led republic in the modern world. |
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January 1 1831
Abolitionist |
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The Liberator News begins circulation.
It was on the first day of 1831 in Boston that William Lloyd Garrison published The Liberator newspaper, the official periodical of the antislavery movement. |
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January 1 1842
Religion |
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Samuel Ferguson, a pioneering bishop!
Samuel David Ferguson, a Black priest and bishop, was born on this date in 1842. |
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January 1 1880
Education |
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Lane College founded.
The founding of Lane College occurred on this date in 1880. |
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January 1 1914
Science/Business/ Medicine |
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Muriel Petioni, doctor, educator, mentor to young Black women
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January 1 1915
Education |
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Historian, educator; John H. Clarke.
John Henrik Clarke was born on New Years Day, 1915. |
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January 1 1923
Music |
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Detroit's own, jazz great Milt Jackson.
Milt Jackson was born on this date in 1923. |
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January 1 1937
Theatre/the Arts |
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Lou Stovall, master printmaker and community builder
Lou Stovall, an African-American master printmaker and artist, was born on this date in 1937. |
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January 1 1956
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Sudan gaines independence.
The anniversary of Independence of the Republic of Sudan was formally established on this date in 1956. |
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January 1 2009
Religion |
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The seventh day of Kwanzaa.
This date is the seventh and last day of Kwanzaa. |
