Money Too Tight To Mention For Many Australians

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Jan

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1898

Shirley Ajayi was the first African American given a part on a television show as a psychic! The show lasted for about one year[actually six months] in Chicago, Illinois since the show was seasonal! Shirley started her career the minute her predictions came true! She was renamed Aura and hired to

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Sep

28

1986

Brown, Wesley (1927-2012)

Wesley Brown earned distinction in 1949 as the first African American to graduate from the United States Naval Academy. Wesley Brown grew up in Washington, D.C. and attended Dunbar High School. A “voracious reader,” Brown joined the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History

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Buddy (Claude Henry Keystone) Young (1926-).

Buddy Young became the first black to score a Rose Bowl touchdown, in the University of Illinois vs. UCLA New Years Day game. Young joined the AAFC New York Yankees in 1947 and eventually played for the Cleveland Browns from 1953 to 1955. In 1964 he became the first director of players relations

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Jan

0

1926

Reverend Robert R.A. Turner Remembers George Floyd 1 Year After His Murder

The 1st anniversary of George Floyd's murder is Tuesday. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Rev. Robert R. A. Turner of Tulsa's Vernon AME Church about the message he has for his congregation today.

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Warren Moon

Warren Moon is a retired football player, who played for the Canadian and American football leagues. He was born in Los Angeles, California on November 18, 1956 and was the only brother of 6 sisters. His father was a laborer who died of liver disease when Warren was a young child and his mother was

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18

1956

Gale Sayers

Gale Sayers was born on May 30, 1943, in Kansas to a family whose only bread winner was an auto mechanic. In 1951, Sayers and his family moved to Omaha where he grew up to an athletic child and showed natural ability in a number of sports, especially American

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May

30

1943

James M. Rodger, Jr.

James M. Rodger, Jr. first African American to be named National Teacher of the Year is honored at a White House ceremony.

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Apr

24

1972

Watch: New Mary J. Blige My Life Doc To Be Released This Summer

After more than 20 years since its release, Amazon is celebrating Mary J. Blige's "My Life" album with a documentary detailing Mary's journey as both an artist and a woman. Take a look at the trailer inside.

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Miller, Thomas E. (1849-1938)

Politician and educator, Thomas E. Miller was born in Ferrebeeville, Beaufort County, South Carolina on June 17, 1849. Miller was the son of free black parents, and moved with them to Charleston, South Carolina in 1851 where he attended the all-black schools in the city. After the Civil

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Apr

8

1938

Zora Neale Hurston

Zora Neale Hurston was an American author and anthropologist of the 19th century. She was born on January 7, 1891, in Notasulga, Alabama. Her parents John and Lucy Ann Hurston were former slaves. John Hurston was a pastor and he moved his family to Florida when Zora was still a young child. He

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Jan

7

1891

Jackson Johnson defeated Tommy Burns

Jackson Johnson defeated Tommy Burns in Sydney, Australia, for the heavyweight Championship.

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Dec

26

1908

Australian State New South Wales Transport Land Purchase Condemned | The Florida Star | The Georgia Star

PARRAMATTA, Australia — A scathing report into the New South Wales transport department’s purchase of an overpriced, contaminated parcel of land in Sydney’s west has found the process was rushed, poorly informed, and corruption risk. The New South Wales auditor general’s report released on May 18

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Australia's Big Spending Budget To Face Consumer Test | The Florida Star | The Georgia Star

CANBERRA, Australia — Australia’s Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says last week’s big-spending budget is aimed at securing Australia’s economic recovery, pushing unemployment lower, and building confidence to encourage households to spend. Figures on May 18 will give an idea as to whether he has been

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Jackie Roosevelt Robinson's professional debut

Jackie Roosevelt Robinson made his professional debut as a member of the Montreal Royals in the

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Mar

17

1946

Clarke, Hansen Hashem (1957- )

Hansen Clarke is a Democratic politician, lawyer, and artist who represented the 13th District of Michigan in the U.S. Congress between 2011 and 2013. Born March 2, 1957 in Detroit, his father, Mozaffar Ali Hashem, was an undocumented Bangladeshi immigrant, and his mother Thelma Clarke was African

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BLACK NAMED CHIEF SWEEPER

COLUMBUS, OHIO,--a BLACK MAN, Mr. Everette Spurlock, has been named superintendent of this citys street cleaning department. The negroe community is overjoyed that the city has finally recognized the dependability of its colored

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Mar

0

1910

Namibia gains independence

The History of NamibiaThe country has ever since that historical day; 21 March 1990 enjoyed peace, stability and progress in many ways. Namibia is also known as the smile of Africa because, of its geographical position and the friendliness and warmth of its citizens. Currently the country has

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Mar

21

1990

21 Windrush Victims Die Before Compensation - St. Lucia Times News

KINGSTON, Jamaica — UK Home Secretary Priti Patel has confirmed that 21 Windrush scandal victims who submitted claims, died before receiving compensation. Patel was responding on April 29 to a House of Commons written question from SNP MP Stuart McDonald. According to a Yahoo! News report, Patel

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African Banking Corporation of Zimbabwe Limited ("BancABC") financial statements - NewsDay Zimbabwe

I present to you the African Banking Corporation of Zimbabwe Limited ('BancABC') financial statements for the year 2020, a year in which The post African Banking Corporation of Zimbabwe Limited ('BancABC') financial statements appeared first on NewsDay Zimbabwe.

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Window Cleaner invented

Window cleaner was invented in this year by A.L. Lewis.

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Jan

0

1892

Lil' Romeo

Percy Romeo Miller Jr, or more commonly referred to as Lil’ Romeo, is a celebrated American personality. Born on August 19, 1989 in New Orleans, Louisiana, Miller is the son of Hip Hop star Master P. He is not only an outstanding singer and rapper, but has become a successful actor, basketball

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Aug

19

1989

Lloyd Hall

Lloyd Hall was born on June 20, 1894 in Elgin, Illinois. He was an honor student while attending West Side High School in Aurora, Illinois and captained the school debate team while competing in baseball, football and track. Lloyd graduated High School in the top 10 of his class and had to choose

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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

Galoshes Invented

Galoshes were invented by A.L. Rickman in this year.

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Jan

0

1898

Philip Downing

In 1891, anyone interested in mailing a letter would have to make the long trip to the post office. Philip B. Downing designed a metal box with four legs which he patented on October 27, 1891. He called his device a street letter box and it is the predecessor of

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Oct

27

1891

The Amazing Amerindian ‘Moses’ Karate Family - Stabroek News

The Guyana Karate College (GKC), under the leadership of the legendary Guyanese karate master, Frank Woon-A-Tai, M.S., The article The Amazing Amerindian ‘Moses’ Karate Family appeared first on Stabroek News.

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Unscrupulous contractors make building a house a horror story - Stabroek News

“Building a home is a taxing process for any person but I believe it’s a lot more difficult when you’re young and add to the mix, a woman. The article Unscrupulous contractors make building a house a horror story appeared first on Stabroek News.

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Representatives from 27 African nations, the Caribbean nations, four South Ameri

Representatives from 27 African nations, the Caribbean nations, four South American countries, Australia, and the U.S. meet in Atlanta for the first Congress of African People.

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Sep

3

1970

A stike for higher wages

Black longshoremen struck for higher wages and better working conditions in Galveston, Texas.

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Aug

7

1893

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