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Benin
This West African nation on the Gulf of Guinea, between Togo on the west and Nigeria on the east, is about the size of Tennessee. It is bounded by Burkina Faso and Niger on the north. The land consists of a narrow coastal strip that rises to a swampy, forested plateau and then to highlands in the
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Mar
13
2011
Robert Weaver
Robert Weaver, born on this day, beacme the first Black appointed to a presidential cabinet when President Lyndon B. Johnson named him to head the newly created Departmentof Housing and Urban Development.
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Dec
29
1907
Shirley Chisholm
Name at birth: Shirley Anita St. Hill
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First Aboriginal Senator Chosen
First Aboriginal Senator Chosen
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May
23
1971
Nash, Charles Edmund (1844-1913)
Republican Charles Edmund Nash served in the 44th Congress as Louisiana’s only black representative. Nash was born in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, on May 23, 1844. Before his time in Congress Nash attended common schools, was a bricklayer in New Orleans, and had enlisted as a private
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May
23
1844
Andrew Brimmer appointed to Fed. Reserve Bd.
Andrew Brimmer becomes the first African-American governor of the Federal Reserve Board when he is appointed by President Johnson
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Feb
10
1966
born 20 December 20, 1957, Detroit, Michigan, USA.Soul singer
born 20 December
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Dec
20
1957
Marian Anderson and Ralph Bunche
Marian Anderson and Ralph Bunche receive the first Medals of Freedom from President John F. Kennedy, the creator of the award.
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Jul
4
1963
(1963) John Lewis, “We Must Free Ourselves”
John Lewis, then the 23-year-old Chairman of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) was asked to speak at the March on Washington on August 28, 1963.  When A. Philip Randolph, Martin Luther King and other civil rights leaders saw the draft of his speech which was critical of both the
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Aug
28
1963
Cornel West
Cornel West is an American philosopher, activist, academic and intellectual; he is also the first African-American to have graduated from Princeton University with a PhD in
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Jun
2
1963
Federal Reserve Board of Governors
Andrew F. Brimmer, economist and former Professor of Economics at University of Pennsylvania, is nominated by President Lyndon B. Johnson to serve as a Governor of the Federal Reserve System. This appointment represented the first black to serve in this capacity.
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Apr
13
1966
South Africa's Pan Africanist Congress suspended its armed struggle against the
South Africas Pan Africanist Congress suspended its armed struggle against the government of President F.W. de Klerk.
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Jan
16
1994
Demerara Rebellion of 1823
The Demerara Rebellion of 1823 was an uprising involving more than ten thousand enslaved people in the Crown colony of Demerara-Essequibo (now part of Guyana) on the coast of South America. The rebellion took place on August 18, 1823, and lasted two days. No particular incident sparked the
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Chenault Promoted in American Express
Kenneth Chenault become the first Chief Operating Officer and President of American Express. By 2001, it is speculated that he will become CEO. This will be the first time an AFrican American heads one of the main financial companies.
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Jan
0
1997
Curtis Mayfield, singer born
Curtis Mayfield was born on the 3rd of june 1942 in Chicago, Illinois, where he quickly
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Jun
3
1942
Mali
In the 1960s, Mali concentrated on economic development, continuing to accept aid from both Soviet bloc and Western nations, as well as international agencies. In the late 1960s, it began retreating from close ties with China. But a purge of conservative opponents brought greater power to President
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After the Underground Railroad: Finding the African North Americans who Returned from Canada
The Underground Railroad which fugitive slaves followed from the antebellum South to Canada is now a well-known story. But what of those who returned?  In his ongoing research, University of Texas at El Paso historian Adam Arenson explores this little-known aspect of nineteenth- century African
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Carson, Johnnie (1943- )
Johnnie Carson is a retired diplomat who served as United States Ambassador to Uganda (1991-1994), U.S. Ambassador to Zimbabwe (1995-1997), and U.S. Ambassador to Kenya (1999-2003). Carson was born on April 7, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois. After attending public schools in Chicago, Carson received
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May
7
2009
Republican William McKinley
Republican William McKinley defeated Democratic candidate William J. Bryan in presidential race.
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Nov
3
1896
Kappa Alpha Psi, Fraternity founded
At Indiana University, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. was founded by Elder W. Diggs, Byron K. Armstrong, John M. Lee, Harvey T. Asher, Marcus P. Blakemore, Guy L. Grant, Paul Caine, George W. Edmonds, Ezra D. Alexander and Edward
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Jan
5
1911
Proclamation on Violence
President Grant issued proclamation on violence in Mississippi.
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Dec
21
1874
President Lincoln received first group of Blacks
President Lincoln received first group of Blacks to confer with a U.S. president on a matter of public policy. He urged Blacks to emigrate to Africa or Central America and was bitterly criticized by Northern Blacks.
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Aug
14
1862
President Joseph Jenkins Roberts
President Joseph Jenkins Roberts, a native of Virginia, declared Liberia an independent republic.
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Jul
26
1847
Barack Obama
Born: 8/4/1961 Honolulu, HawaiiFirst US President of African origin. Obama served two terms as President and was awarded the Nobel Peace PrizeBusiness / Schooling: Awards / Achievements:
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Maya Angelou is asked to compose a poem for the inauguration of PresidentBill
Maya Angelou is asked to compose a poem for the inauguration of President Bill Clinton
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Dec
2
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
Kwesi Mfume
Born: 0/24/948 Baltimore, MarylandKweisi Mfume is the former President/CEO of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, as well as a five-term Democratic Congressman from Marylands 7th congressional district, serving in the 00th through 04th CongressBusiness
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Progressive party convention
Progressive party convention, meeting in Philadelphia, nominated Henry Wallace for President. New Party made major effort to attract Blacks. Approximately 150 Black delegates and alternates attended the convention. The keynote speaker was Charles P. Howard, and attorney, publisher and former
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Jul
23
1948
William T. Coleman is named Secretary of Transpor
William T. Coleman is named Secretary of Transportation by President Gerald R. Ford. He is the second African American to hold a Cabinet level position
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Jan
14
1975
Attorney General George Williams
Attorney General George Williams sent a telegram to Acting Governor Pinchback, saying that the Black politician was recognized by the President as the lawful executive of Louisiana.
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Dec
12
1872
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