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22

1954

Born Caryn Johnson on November 13, 1955 in New York City, Goldberg began her long career when she was eight years old, performing with New Yorks Helena Rubenstein Childrens Theater. By virtue of her distinctive appearance and a persona that is both no-nonsense and empathic, Goldberg has emerged as

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Nov

13

1955

The first African American magazine, Mirror of Freedom, begins publication in Ne

The first African American magazine, Mirror of Freedom, begins publication in New York City.

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Aug

30

1838

Joe Frazier knocks out Jimmy Ellis

Joe Frazier knocked out Jimmy Ellis in the second round of their New York fight and became the world heavyweight boxing champion.

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Feb

16

1970

Laurence Fishburne, Jr. Born

Actor Laurence Fishburne, Jr. was born on this day in Augusta, GA. Fishburne , nicknamed Fish will start his theatrical career at the young age of 10. He will become the son of the first African American family featured on a daytime drama at the age of 11. He will continue his rise to fame starring

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Jul

31

1961

Second annual report of the NAACP

Second annual report of the NAACP listed total receipts from May through December, 1911, of $10,317.43. Organization had local chapters in Chicago, Boston and New York.

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Jan

1

1912

Robert N.C. Nix, first African American rep

Robert N.C. Nix, first African American representative from Pennsylvania and 11 term congressman, born

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Aug

9

1905

Jackie Robinson

Jackie Robinson appears on the cover of Life magazine; first time an African American is featured on the cover in the magazines 13 year history

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May

10

1950

Mom Upset After Daycare Expels 6-Year Old Girl For Wearing Black Lives Matter Shirt

Russellville, AR Journei Brockman, a 6-year old girl from Arkansas, was reportedly kicked out of her daycare after being accused of encouraging racism for wearing shirts that support Black []

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World renowed opera singer, Shirley Verrett, makes her debut in New York City, 1

World renowed opera singer, Shirley Verrett, makes her debut in New York City, 1958

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Nov

4

1958

Black Wealth Matters Group Protests Racist SEC Attack Against Entrepreneur Solomon Ali, Asks Congressional Black Caucus to Intervene

The newly formed Atlanta-based group seeks to combat rampant discrimination against African-American owned businesses and African-American entrepreneurs. Nationwide A newly formed group of African American community members are demanding []

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Opera singer Marian Anderson born

Opera singer Marian Anderson was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Anderson was entered in the New York Philharmonic Competition at age 17 by her music teacher, and placed first over 299 other singers. Awarded a Rosenwald Fellowship in 1930, Anderson went to Europe for a year of study. She

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Feb

27

1902

Activist Faye Wattleton

Faye Wattleton, a rgeistered nurse and New York activist, was born in St. Louis, Missouri. Wattleton served as president of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America from 1978 to 1992.

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Jul

8

1943

Black-Owned Natural Hair Care Brand Offers Franchise Opportunities to Women

Nationwide In 2017, Diva By Cindy hair care products opened the first natural hair care kiosk in the Baltimore/Washington International airport. In 2019, they revolutionized the industry by launching []

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Black Doctor Issues Urgent Warning to Make Healthcare Decisions Before Protesting

Peaceful protestors encounter unexpected injuries, hospital stays during COVID-19: end-of-life plans encouraged Nationwide Leading educator and recognized expert in advance care planning, Dr. Gloria Thomas Anderson, urges a major []

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Juanita Hall becomes the first African American

Juanita Hall becomes the first African American to win a Tony award for her role as Bloody Mary in the musical South Pacific.

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Apr

9

1950

Two Bestselling Authors, Industry Moguls to Host a 6-Day Virtual Live Writers Retreat

The retreat, hosted by industry experts Dawn James and Tenita Johnson, will take place online from August 17-22, 2020. Only 12 participants will be accepted. Nationwide While many may []

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Dorothy Dandridge, actress born

Dorothy Dandrige

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Nov

9

1922

The first African American nursing school

The first African American nursing school opens at Spelman College in Atlanta, Ga.

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Aug

13

1881

Declared State of Emergency

Governor James A. Rhodes declared state of emergency in Cleveland and dispatched National Guard troops to riot-torn Hough district.

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Jul

19

1966

Lil Babys The Bigger Picture and 5 Other Popular Songs About George Floyd and Black Lives Matter

Nationwide The murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers has sparked a worldwide movement that includes protesting in nearly every city across the globe, and also a lot []

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Irving C. Mollison

Irving C. Mollison, a Chicago Republican, sworn in as U.S. Customs Court judge in New York City.

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Nov

3

1945

Governor W.W. Holden

Governor W.W. Holden of North Carolina declared Casswell County in a state of insurrection.

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Jul

8

1870

Norma Merrick Sklarek, the first licensed woman

Norma Merrick Sklarek, the first licensed woman architect in the U.S. and the first African American woman to become a fellow in the American Institute of Architects, born.

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Apr

15

1928

Harvey B. Gantt born

Harve B. Gantt, the first African American student to enroll at Clemson University in Charleston, South Carolina. Gantt became mayor pro tem of Charleston in 1983 and later served as mayor of Charlotte from 1983 to 1987.

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Jan

14

1943

Baseball team

The first black professional baseball team, the Cuban Giants, was organized in 1895 by a group of New York waiters.

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Jan

0

1895

First Prizefighter Bill Richmond born

Bill Richmond, son of a slave, became the first African American to distinguish himself as a prizefighter. On this date, Richmond knocked out Jack Holmes in England.

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Jul

8

1805

Henry Lewis

On this day Henry Lewis becomes the first African American to lead a symphony orchestra in the United States.

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Feb

15

1968

Lena Horne

Actress-singer Lena Horne is born in Brooklyn, New York.

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Jun

30

1917

Exibition of African American Art

William A. Harper organized the first large scale exibition of African American art in New York City in 1862.

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Jan

0

1862

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