Black Facts for February 7th

Chris Rock Born
Comedian, author, recording artist, actor, and talk show host Chris Rock was born in South Carolina. He will become a critically comedian, hosting his self titled show on HBO. He will also bring to the forefront a boycott of the flag of his birthplace. He will star in and make a few movies of his
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Feb
7
1967
Filibuster in U.S. Senate killed FEPC bill
Filibuster in U.S. Senate killed FEPC bill.
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Feb
7
1946
Alcorn A&M College opened
Alcorn A&M College opened.
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Feb
7
1872
(2013) Ben Carson's Speech at the National Prayer Breakfast
On February 7, 2013 prominent neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson became a nationally recognized political figure when he gave a speech at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C. that was critical of President Obamas policies and particularly Obamacare when the President and First Lady Michelle
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Source: Black Past
Feb
7
2013
Adams, Jr., Oscar (1925–1997) - Birthday
Adams was born on February 7, 1925, in Birmingham, Alabama, to Oscar William Adams and Ella Virginia (Eaton) Adams; he was the older brother to Frank E.
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Sponsored by Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association (MBLA)
Feb
7
1925
Chris Rock - Birthday
He was born on February 7, 1965 to Rosalie Rock, a school teacher and social worker, and Julius Rock, a truck driver and newspaper delivery man.
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Feb
7
1965
Grenada achieves independence from Great Britain
Grenada achieves independence from Great Britain
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Feb
7
1974
Poindexter, James (1819-1907)
James Poindexter clergyman, abolitionist, politician, and civil rights activist, was born in Richmond Virginia in 1819. He attended school in Richmond until he was about sixteen when he started to apprentice as a barber. In 1837 Poindexter married Adelia Atkinson and the coupled moved to
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Source: Black Past
Feb
7
1907
Irwin Molison appointed to Customs Court
Irwin Molison appointed judge of the US Customs Court.
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Feb
7
1945
Eubie Blake born
Eubie Blake, pianist, born.
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Sponsored by National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) Boston Professional Chapter
Feb
7
1883
Black History Week
Carter G. Woodson creates Negro History Week. In 1976 it became Black History Month.
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Sponsored by Illinois Math and Science Academy
Feb
7
1926
Negro History week originated by Carter G.Woodson isobserved for the first tim
Negro History week originated by Carter G.Woodson is observed for the first time .
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Feb
7
1926
West, Allen (1961- )
In 2010, retired lieutenant colonel Allen West became the first black Republican to represent Florida in Congress since Rep. Josiah T. Walls, who served during Reconstruction. Congressman West was born on February 7, 1961 in Atlanta, Georgia to Herman and Elizabeth West. His father was a career
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Sponsored by Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) Boston Professional Chapter
Feb
7
1961
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