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Ten thousand students, led by Jackie Robinson,
Ten thousand students, led by Jackie Robinson, Harry Belfonte and A. Phillip Randolph, participated in the Youth March for Integrated Schools in Washington. Daisy Bates, head of the Arkansas chapter of the NAACP, and the nine students who integrated Little Rockss Central High School were awarded
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Oct
25
1958
NAACP Elects Kweisi Mfume
Kweisi Mfume is unanimously elected President and CEO of the NAACP.
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Dec
9
1995
Death of Lincoln
Death of Abraham Lincoln, Washington.
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Apr
15
1865
Poor People's Campaign
Martin Luther King, Jr. announced plans for Poor Peoples Campaign in Washington. He said he would lead a massive civil disobedience campaign in the capital to pressure the government to provide jobs and income for all Americans. He told a press conference that an army of poor white, poor Blacks and
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Mar
4
1968
President George Bush nominated conservative black Clarence Thomas to replace Th
President George Bush nominated conservative black Clarence Thomas to replace Thurgood Marshall.
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Jul
2
1991
Oliver Tambo
Born: 10/27/1917 Bizana, South AfricaDied: 4/24/1993 Johannesburg, South AfricaOliver Tambo was a South African anti-apartheid politician and revolutionary who served as President of the African National Congress (ANC) from 1967 to 1991.Business / Schooling: Awards / Achievements:
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Death of Thaddeus Stevens
Death of Thaddeus Stevens (76), architect of the Radical Reconstruction program, in Washington.
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Aug
11
1868
Former chairman of the Democratic National Committee, Ronald H Brown was appoint
Former chairman of the Democratic National Committee, Ronald H Brown was appointed head of the Department of Commerce by President-elect Bill Clinton, 1993
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Aug
1
1993
Vernon E
Vernon E. Jordan Jr., President of the National Urban League, critically injured in attempted assassination in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
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May
29
1980
African American Women College Presidents
On July 1, 1987, for the first time in history, there were three African American women serving as Presidents of Four Year Colleges and Universities in America.They were - Dr. Niara Sudarkasa- President of Lincoln University in Pennslyvania; Dr. Johnetta Cole, President of Spelman College in
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Jul
1
1987
President sent federal troops to South Carolina
President sent federal troops to South Carolina.
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Oct
26
1876
Conference in the Wormley Hotel
At a conference in the Wormley Hotel in Washington, representatives of Rutherford B. Hayes and representatives of the South negotiated agreement which paved the way for the election of Hayes as president and the withdrawal of federal troops from the South.
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Feb
26
1877
Rebellion Collapsed/People Killed in the Struggles
White Democrats seized statehouse in Louisiana coup detat. President Grant ordered the revolutionaries to disperse, and the rebellion collapsed. Twenty-seven persons (sixteen whites and eleven Blacks) were killed in battles between Democrats and Republicans.
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Sep
14
1874
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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South Carolina Constitutional Convention adopted
South Carolina Constitutional Convention adopted new constitution with understanding clause designed to eliminate Black
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Dec
4
1895
U.S. Senate imposed cloture for first time
U.S. Senate imposed cloture for first time on a civil rights measure, ending Southern Filibuster by a vote of 71-29. Civil rights bill, with public accommodation and fair employment sections, was signed by President Johnson on July 2.
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Jun
10
1964
Ertharin Cousin
Born: 5/0/905 Chicago, IllinoisErtharin Cousin is, since 202, the twelfth Executive Director of the United Nations World Food ProgrammeBusiness / Schooling:
  • University of Illinois, Chicago University of Georgia
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Dr. Herman Branson -- Physicist, Chemist
Born: August 14, 1914
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Aug
14
1914
William Dawson Elected Black Democratic Party vice presidential candidate
William Dawson Elected Black Democratic Party vice presidential candidate
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Aug
26
1943
Congressman Thaddeus Stevens offered an amendment
Congressman Thaddeus Stevens offered an amendment to Freedmens Bureau bill authorizing the distribution of public land and confiscated land to freedmen and loyal refugees in forty acre lots. The measure was defeated in the House by a vote of 126 to 37. A Black delegation, led by Frederick Douglas
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Feb
5
1866
March for jobs and freedom
A. Philip Randolph helped plan a march on Washington(Lincoln Memorial) to demonstrate to the government the strengh and commitment of black people to civil rights. A. Philip Randolph fought for justice and for the advancement of African Americans.
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Aug
28
1963
Frank Wills and Watergate Conspiracy
Frank Wills, Washington security guard, foiled break-in at offices of Democratic National Committee in first event of the Watergate conspiracy.
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Jun
17
1972
Henry Highland Garnet, first Black to speak in the
Henry Highland Garnet, first Black to speak in the Capitol, delivered memorial sermon on the abolition of slavery at services in the House of Representatives. Henry Highland Garnet was born a slave in New Market, Maryland, in 1815. He escaped in 1824 and made his way to New York where he studied at
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Feb
12
1865
First Black elected to Congress
First Black elected to Congress John W. Menard, defeated a white candidate, 5,107 to 2,833, in an election in Louisianas Second Congressional District to fill an unexpired term in the Fortieth Congress. U.S. Grant elected president with Black voters in the South providing the decisive margin. Grant
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Nov
3
1868
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
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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Continental Congress approved Washington's order
Continental Congress approved Washingtons order on the enlistment of free Blacks.
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Jan
16
1776
The Freeman's Bureau.
The Freemans Bureau was established by Congress on March 3, 1865. The bureau was designed to protect the interests of former slaves. This included helping them to find new employment and to improve educational and health facilities. In the year that followed the bureau spent $17,000,000
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Mar
3
1865
Jesse Jackson announces his candidacy for the office of President of the US
Jesse Jackson announces his candidacy for the office of President of the US
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Nov
3
1983
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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