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September 1 1620
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Slaves brought burial customs from Africa to the United States
On this date we celebrate the African-American customs regarding cemeteries and funerals. |
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September 1 1862
Education |
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Penn Normal I&A School, a South Carolina first!
*The founding of the Penn Normal, Industrial, and Agricultural School in 1862 is celebrated on this date. |
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September 1 1875
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Race riot in Mississippi!
*On this date in 1875, White Democrats attacked Republicans at Yazoo City, Mississippi. |
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September 1 1883
Theatre/the Arts |
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Anita Bush, trailblazing actress and dancer!
Anita Bush was born on this date in 1883. |
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September 1 1904
Sports/Outdoors |
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First Black wins Olympic medal!
*On this date in 1904, the first Black Olympic medal winner was crowned. |
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September 1 1926
Education |
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The Phoenix Colored High School, haven for the mind.
*The opening of Phoenix Colored H. |
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September 1 1937
Film/TV |
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Ron O'Neal, actor of New York!
*Ron O’Neal was born on this date in 1937. |
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September 1 1943
Music |
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Multitalented, Webster Lewis!
*Webster Lewis was born on this date in 1943. |
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September 1 1971
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First All-Black baseball team plays in MLB!
*On this date in 1971, the first all-Black lineup played in major league baseball. |
