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This Date in History:
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December 1 1441
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Black history in Europe, a short story!
*African (black) history in Europe from 1400 is briefly recalled on this dates Registry. |
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December 1 1892
Theatre/the Arts |
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A genius and dreamer on canvas, Minnie Evans!
Minnie Evans was born on this date in 1892. |
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December 1 1933
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Lou Rawls: What a Voice!
Louis Rawls was born on this date in 1933. |
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December 1 1940
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From the streets to stardom, Richard Pryor.
Richard Pryor, an African-American actor, director, screenwriter, and stand-up comic, was born on this date in 1940. |
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December 1 1955
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Rosa Parks arrests launches new civil rights movement
On this date in 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat in the “Whites only” section of a public bus in Montgomery, AL. |
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December 1 1988
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HIV/AIDS and Black America!
On this date, which is World AIDS Day, the Registry looks at HIV/AIDS and African-Americans. |
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