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February 1 1810
Abolitionist |
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Charles Remond, abolitionist and orator
*On this date in 1810, Charles Lenox Remond was born. |
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February 1 1834
Abolitionist |
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Henry Turner, Minister and Nationalist. . .
*Henry McNeal Turner was born on this date in 1834. |
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February 1 1837
Politics/Law/Military |
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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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February 1 1865
Politics/Law/Military |
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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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February 1 1894
Music |
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James P. Johnson, a stride piano style founder
*This date marks the birth of James Price Johnson in 1894. |
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February 1 1920
Literature |
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Writer Langston Hughes used many styles. . .
*African-American writer James Mercer Langston Hughes was born on this date in 1902. |
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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 1 1948
Music |
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Rick James, the King of Punk Funk!
*Rick James was born on this date in 1948. |
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February 1 1960
Episode |
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N.C. A&T students take a stand!
*On this date in 1960, the sit-in movement rose to new heights in the Civil rights era. |
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February 1 1960
Activist |
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SNCC, political organization formed!
*On this date we celebrate the beginning of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC). |
