Black Facts for April 20th

Lionel Hampton, musician, born
Lionel Hampton, vibraphonist, drummer and band leader is born.
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Source: Blackfacts.com
Apr
20
1909
Luther Vandross
Luther Vandross was an American R&B singer and songwriter who was well known for being a background vocalist for many famous artists as well as the lead singer for the group “Change”. He was born on April 20, 1951 in Manhattan, New York City to Mary Ida Vandross and Luther
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Source: Black History Resources
Apr
20
1951
Supreme Court Rules on Busing
U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously that busing was a constitutionally acceptable method of integrating public schools.
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Apr
20
1971
Black Filmworks Festival held
Oakland, California hosted the first Bay Area Black Filmworks Festival. Sponsored by the Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame, the three-day event featured 25 films including a documentary entitled, Making Do the Right Thing.
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Apr
20
1990
Wooten, Howard A. (1920-1948) - Birthday
Tuskegee Airman Howard Adolphus Wooten was born on April 20, 1920 in Lovelady, Texas to parents Johnnie C.
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Source: Black Past
Sponsored by Illinois Math and Science Academy
Apr
20
1920
Movement
Harriet Tubman starts the Underground Railroad
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Sponsored by Christo Rey New York High School
Apr
20
1853
Third Enforcement Act
Third Enforcement Act defined Klan conspiracy as a rebellion against the United States and empowered the president to suspend the writ of habeas corpus and declare martial law in rebellious areas.
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Apr
20
1871
Presidential Assistant E. Frederic Morrow born
Presidential Assistant E. Frederic Morrow was born in Hakensack, New Jersey. A graduate of Rutgers University, Morow was a vice president for Bank of America before being appointed an administrative assistant to President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
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Apr
20
1909
Federal Troops in New Orleans
Federal troops withdrawn from public buildings in New Orleans.
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Apr
20
1877
Edward ("Duke") Kennedy Ellington was born on this day.
Edward (Duke) Kennedy Ellington was born on this day.
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Sponsored by National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) Boston Metropolitan Chapter
Apr
20
1899
Walton, Lester Aglar (1882-1965)
Lester Walton was a journalist, entertainment professional, and diplomat who promoted civil rights at home and abroad. Born Lester Aglar Walton on April 20, 1882 in St. Louis, Missouri, his early life was spent as a journalist. At the age of 20 in 1902, when he was hired by the St. Louis Star to be
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Source: Black Past
Sponsored by Diversity In Action
Apr
20
1882
Carter, Rubin "The Hurricane" (1937-2014) - Death
He died in Toronto on April 20, 2014, at age seventy-six.
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Source: Black Past
Apr
20
2014
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