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Alex Haley, renowned author, dies

American biographer, scriptwriter, author who became famous with the publication of the novel ROOTS, which traces his ancestry back to Africa and covers seven American generations as they are taken slaves to the United States. The book was adapted to television series, and woke up an interest in

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Feb

10

1992

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

Phillis Wheatley freed

Poet Phillis Wheatley, born a slave in 1754, was freed and her first book of poetry, Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral, was published. The book of poetry is said to have been widely acclaimed in the United States and England.

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Jan

21

1773

The AME Zion Church is dedicated in New York City

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Sep

9

1800

NAACP Executive Director

Death of Roy Wilkins (80), longtime executive director of the NAACP, in New York.

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Sep

8

1981

Dred Scott files suit

Dred Scott, a slave, filed suit in the St. Louis Circuit Court claiming that his temporary residence in a free territory should have made him a free man. Scott would lose the case.

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Jun

30

1847

Elbert Frank Cox

Elbert Frank Cox was born on this day in Evansville, Indiana. He became the first Black to hold a doctorates degree in mathematics which he received from Cornell University, Ithaca, New York in 1925.

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Dec

5

1895

Roland Hayes' Fifth American Tour

Roland Hayes opened his fifth American Tour at New Yorks Carnegie Hall packed with admirers.

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Nov

15

1928

Betty Shabazz dies at 61, in NeW York City 3 weeks aftwerreceiving burns ovet

Betty Shabazz dies at 61, in NeW York City 3 weeks aftwer receiving burns ovet 80% of her body.

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Jun

23

1997

Over this decade, Jo Anderson, a slave, helps CyrusMcCormick as he develops a

Over this decade, Jo Anderson, a slave, helps Cyrus McCormick as he develops a reaping machine in Rockbridge, VA.

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Jan

0

1830

The famous inventor, J Standard, awarded patent for makeing the refrigerator, 18

The famous inventor, J Standard, awarded patent for makeing the refrigerator, 1891

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Jul

14

1891

John Lewis, founder and chairman of SNCC, born

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Feb

21

1940

Famous Black Astrologer not Psychic!

James Black was one of the first famous Black Astrologer in the early 70s! He lived in Chicago on the southside. He was born around 1910-1911! He read for clients like Earth Wind & Fire, Aura Ajayi, a famous psychic and countless more all over the world!He was once featured in Ebony Magazine!

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Sep

8

1911

John Parker, Underground Railroad Conductor died

Born: 1827

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Jan

30

1900

Death of Madame C.J

Death of Madame C.J. Walker (52), wealthy cosmetics manufacturer, at Irvington-on-the-Hudson, New York.

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May

25

1919

Juanita Hall Singer & Actress dies

Juanita Long Hall was born November 6, 1901 (or 1902) in Keyport, New Jersey, and died February 29, 1968, in Bayshore, New York. This singer, actress, and choral director was best-known for her role as Bloody Mary in the 1949 Broadway stage production of South Pacific.

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Feb

29

1968

Government: Ohio state.

In Cleveland Ohio on November 13, 1967, Carl Stokes was the first black elected mayor of a major city. Carl Stokes, grandson of a slave, won the mayoral election over Seth Taft, grandson of President William H. Taft.

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Nov

13

1967

Did You Know That In...

1773 - Pennsylvania slave trade is stifled after a 20-pound tax is imposed on every slave.

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Jan

0

1773

First Slave revolt in America

The first slave revolt in America actually occurred 93 years

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Jan

0

1526

Track star Carl Lewis born

Olympic track and field star Carl Lewis was born in Willingboro, New Jersey.

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Jul

1

1961

Death of Charlie Parker

Death of Charlie Parker (34), one of the founders of the modern jazz movement, in New York City.

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Mar

12

1955

Malcolm X born in Omaha, Nebraska

Malcolm X was born Malcolm Little on May 19, 1925 in Omaha, Nebraska. His mother, Louis Norton Little, was a homemaker occupied with the familys eight children. His father, Earl Little, was an outspoken Baptist minister and avid supporter of Black Nationalist leader Marcus Garvey. Earls civil

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May

19

1925

Did You Know That In...

1669 - A Virginia act rules that slave owners will not be held liable for killing their slaves.

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Jan

0

1669

Angela Davis arrested in New York City and charged

Angela Davis arrested in New York City and charged with unlawful flight to avoid persecution for her alleged role in California courthouse shoot-out.

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Oct

13

1970

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

Singer Leslie Uggams born

Singer Leslie Uggams, who made her singing debut with the Lawrence Welk Band, was born in New York city.

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May

25

1943

Lewis Franklin Powell confirmed as Supreme Court

Lewis Franklin Powell confirmed as Supreme Court justice despite opposition of civil rights organizations.

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Dec

6

1971

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

Black students seized finance building at

Black students seized finance building at Northwestern University and demanded Black-oriented curriculum and campus reforms.

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May

3

1967

Fifty-fourth Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment

Fifty-fourth Massachusetts Volunteer, regiment composed of free Blacks of North, made famous charge on Fort Wagner in the Charleston, S.C., harbor.

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Jul

18

1863

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