Physicians and implicit bias

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Physicians and implicit bias

Cultural stereotypes may not be consciously endorsed, but their mere existence influences how information about an individual is processed.

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Absalom Jones, the first African American Episcopal priest ordained in the U.S. , dies.

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13

1818

Lee Elder becomes the first African American professional golfer to qualify for

Lee Elder becomes the first African American professional golfer to qualify for the Masters Tournament.

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Apr

21

1974

Shirley Franklin is sworn in

Shirley Franklin is sworn in as the first African American Mayor of Atlanta and the only African American female mayor of a major American city.

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Jan

7

2002

More than one hundred delegates from six states

More than one hundred delegates from six states held a Black convention in Philadelphia. John Mercer Langston, one of the first Blacks to win public office, elected clerk of Brownhelm Township, Lorain County, Ohio. In 1856 he was elected clerk of the township of Russia, near Oberlin. In 1857 he was

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Oct

16

1855

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, founded at Howard

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, founded at Howard University in 1908, incorporated.

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Oscar DePriest elected to Seventy-first Congress

Oscar DePriest elected to Seventy-first Congress from Illinois First Congressional District (Chicago). He was the first congressman from the North and the first Black in Congress since the departure of George H. White in 1901.

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Nov

6

1928

First African American Intercollegiate football

Livingstone and Biddle College (now Johnson C. Smith) play the first African American intercollegiate football game

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Dec

27

1892

The Cotton Bag Fort

A African American Designs The Cotton Bag Fort: When Andrew Jackson assembled his force at New Orleans, his soldiers, many of whom were African American slaves, were outnumbered by the British forces ten to one. Faced with this disadvantage, Jackson consulted with men as to what was the best

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Oct

2

2002

Dr. Herman Branson -- Physicist, Chemist

Born: August 14, 1914

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Aug

14

1914

Wally "Famous" Amos's signature panama hat and embroidered shirt are donated to

Wally Famous Amoss signature panama hat and embroidered shirt are donated to the National Museum of American Historys Business Americana collection. It is the first memorabilia added to the collection by An African American entrepreneur and recognizes the achievement of Amos who built his company

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Nov

18

1980

Samuel David Ferguson

Samuel David Ferguson consecrated bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church and named bishop of Liberia. He was the first Black American with full membership in the House of Bishops.

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Jun

24

1885

William Ellisworth Artist is born

William Ellisworth Artist is born in Washington,N.C. Educated at Syracuse University and a student of Augusta Savage. His works will be exhibited at Atlanta University, the Whitney Museum, the Two Centuries of Black American Art exhibit and collected by Fisk University, Hampton University, the

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Feb

2

1914

The First Black Psychic!

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

Congress repeals the Enforcement Act

Congress repeals the Enforcement Act which makes it easier for some states to disenfranchise African American voters.

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Feb

8

1894

The Flip Wilson Show premieres on NBC. It is the first prime time variety show

The Flip Wilson Show premieres on NBC. It is the first prime time variety show starring an African American male since the Nat King Cole Show.

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Sep

17

1970

Lawrence Douglas Wilder assumes title as governor

In Richmond, Virginia former Lt. Governor Lawrence Douglas Wilder took office as the first popularly elected African American governor of an American state.

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Jan

14

1990

premiere of "The Jeffersons"

The Jeffersons premiered on television, one of the first sitcoms about an African-American family. Formerly neighbors of the Bunkers on All in the Family, the Jeffersons moved to Manhattans East Side.

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Jan

18

1975

Clifton Wharton is sworn in as ambassador to Norway. Clifton Wharton was the 1st Black person to earn a PhD in economics from University of Chicago in as well as the first Black president of Michigan State, predominantly White university.

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Mar

9

1961

Jean Baptiste Point du Sable established the first permanent settlement at 'Sk

Jean Baptiste Point du Sable established the first

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Mar

13

1773

The Black Fashion Museum is opened in Harlem by Lois Alexander to highlight the

The Black Fashion Museum is opened in Harlem by Lois Alexander to highlight the achievements and contributions of African Americans to fashion.

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Oct

21

1979

John Mercer Langston (1829-97).

In October, 1868, John Mercer Langston founded and organized the Law Department of Howard University, the first in a black school. He headed the department when classes formally began on January 6, 1869, and was its dean from 1870 to 1873. From 1873 to 1875 he was vice-president and acting

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Jan

6

1869

Death of Richard Allen

Death of Richard Allen (71), who was nominated by author Vernon Loggins for the title Father of the

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Mar

26

1831

Mae Jemison: Astronaut, Physician

Born: October 17, 1956

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Oct

17

1956

One-Man Show of Art

One-Man Show of Art by Negro, First of Kind Here, Opens Today, read the headline of a front-page article in The New York Times on this day. The article announced the opening of Archibald J. Motley, Jrs show at the New Gallery on Madison Avenue. This was the first time in History that an artist had

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Feb

25

1928

Doris A. Davis of Compton, California becom

Doris A. Davis of Compton, California becomes the first African American woman to govern a metropolitan city.

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Jun

5

1973

Jimmy Winkfield wins his second Kentucky Derby

Jimmy Winkfield wins his second Kentucky Derby in a row. African American jockeys have won 15 of 28 Derby races.

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May

1

1902

Adam Wade hosts the Nationally televised game show Musical Chairs. He is the fi

Adam Wade hosts the Nationally televised game show Musical Chairs. He is the first African American game show host.

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Jun

16

1975

P.B.S Pinchback became the 1st African American governor of an American state, Louisiana

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Dec

11

1872

James Theodore Holly

James Theodore Holly, a Black American who emigrated to Haiti in 1861, elected bishop of Haiti. He was consecrated in a ceremony at New Yorks Grace Church on November 8.

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Nov

3

1874

Phyllis Mae Daley, first of four African American

Phyllis Mae Daley, first of four African American Navy nurses to serve active duty in WW II receives her commission as an ensign in the Navy Nurse Corps.

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Mar

8

1945

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