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April 2 1814
Abolitionist |
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Shadrach Minkins showed a thirst for freedom!
*The birth of Shadrach Minkins in 1814 is celebrated on this date. |
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April 2 1870
Education |
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Thomas Blue, a first in Library Services.
The 1870 birth of Reverend Thomas F. |
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April 2 1911
Theatre/the Arts |
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Man, could he dance--Charles H. Coles. . .
On this date in 1911 Charles “Honi” Coles, an African-American tap dancer, was born. |
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April 2 1918
Theatre/the Arts |
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Charles White, a lover of the arts!
*On this date Charles White was born in 1918. |
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April 2 1939
Music |
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Marvin Gaye, classic soul singer!
This date marks the birth of Marvin Gaye, an African
American singer, songwriter, and recording artist, in 1939. |
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April 2 1984
Sports/Outdoors |
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First black coaches an NCAA Basketball champion!
On this date in 1984 John Thompson, of Georgetown University, became the first black coach to win the NCAA basketball tournament. |
