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Niger

Niger nī´jər [key], great river of W Africa, c.2,600 mi (4,180 km) long, rising on the Fouta Djallon plateau, SW Guinea, and flowing NE through Guinea and into Mali. In central Mali the Niger forms its vast inland delta (c.30,000 sq mi/77,700 sq km), a maze of channels and shallow lakes. An

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Emmitt Smith

Born on May 15, 1969, in Pensacola, Florida Emmitt Smith wished to be one of the Dallas Cowboys from a young age but the enthusiastic individual had to face many struggles before he could pursue a career in professional football. Belonging to a financially weak family, Smith had to juggle between

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May

15

1969

First Black to Play In Organized Hockey

Signing with the Atlantic City Seagulls of the Eastern Amateur League on this day made Arthur Dorrington the first Black to play organized hockey.

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Nov

15

1950

Aretha Franklin the "Queen of Soul", singer born

Aretha Franklin

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Mar

25

1942

Lester Granger

Lester Granger named executive director of the National Urban League.

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Dec

7

1941

Rickey Henderson

Rickey Nelson Henley Henderson is a retired professional baseball player who played for 9 Major League Baseball teams between 1979 and 2003. He was born on December 25, 1958 in Chicago, Illinois. His father left the family when he was two years old and later died in a car accident. His mother

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Jun

24

1979

On October 2, 1935, Robert H. Lawrence, Jr., was born. He became an astronaut an

On October 2, 1935, Robert H. Lawrence, Jr., was born. He became an astronaut and pilot. He was the first African American selected for space travel. Lawrence was killed in a conspiracy-filled training accident in December of 1967. In 1989, a memorial foundation was erected in honor of those

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Oct

2

1935

Pollard, Fritz (1894-1986)

Fredrick Douglas “Fritz” Pollard, born in 1894, was raised in Chicago, Illinois. In high school he was an all-around athlete excelling as a running back, a three-time Cook County track champion, and a talented baseball player. Upon graduation, for a short time, he played football for

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Barack Obama's Call to Service: One Woman Responds

In the following article University of Washington, Tacoma student Kayomi Wada describes how she and other Tacoma residents banded together to create a local project that reflects President Barack Obamas Call to

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President Roosevelt issued Executive Order 8802

President Roosevelt issued Executive Order 8802 which forbade racial and religious discrimination in war industries, government training programs and government industries. Randolph called off scheduled march.

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Jun

25

1941

Leroy "Satchel" Paige, major league baseballplayer, named all-time

Leroy Satchel Paige, major league baseball player, named all-time outstanding player by National Baseball Congress

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Jan

30

1965

League of Nations Mandate

South Africa mandates League of Nations mandate over Southwest Africa

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Dec

17

1920

Robert Henry Lawrence, Jr. (1935-1967)

Robert Henry Lawrence, Jr., was the first African American selected to be an astronaut. He was also a test pilot and senior United States Air Force pilot with over 2,500 flight

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Oct

2

1935

Selma Burke

Scupltor and educator Selma Burke was born on this day in Mooresville, North Carolina. She is commissioned to create a profile of President Franklin D. Roosevelt after a national competition sponsored by the Fine Arts Commission in Washington, D.C.; the completed project, a plaque, is unveiled and

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Dec

31

1900

Dr. Reginald Weir becomes the first black player to compete in the U.S. Indoor L

Dr. Reginald Weir becomes the first black player to compete in the U.S. Indoor Lawn Tennis Association Championship.

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Mar

11

1948

Birthday

Charles Wade Barkley, 36, basketball player, born Leeds, AL, February 20, 1963

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Feb

20

1963

George Dixon's Birthday

George was born in Africville, (Halifax), Nova

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Jun

27

1890

National Urban League presented one-hour program

National Urban League presented one-hour program over a national radio network and urged equal participation for Blacks in national defense program.

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Mar

30

1941

George Gervin

Born on April 27, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan, George Gervin is a retired professional basketball player who is known to be one of the greatest shooting guards in NBA

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Apr

27

1952

Mae Jemison chosen to be astronaut

Mae C. Jemison, M.D. was chosen by NASA to begin training as a space shuttle astronaut.

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Jun

6

1987

British ask for Ashanti Golden Stool

One inspiration of liberation can be seen in Queen Yaa Asantewa of the Ashanti. Ironically enough the Ashanti are included

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Mar

28

1900

Zena Garrison becomes the 1st African American player to win the junior singles

Zena Garrison becomes the 1st African American player to win the junior singles tennis championship at Wimbledon, England

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Nov

4

1981

Rhue, Sylvia (1947- )

Sylvia Rhue is a distinguished writer, religious scholar, documentarian, and public speaker. She has engaged in significant work in religious communities around lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender (LGBT) rights and sexuality as well as co-produced an award-winning

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Jackie Robinson

Born: 1/31/1919 Cairo, GeorgiaDied: 10/24/1972 Stamford, ConnecticutJackie Robinson was an American Major League Baseball (MLB) second baseman who became the first African American to play in the major leagues in the modern era. Robinson broke the baseball color line when the Brooklyn Dodgers

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Apr

15

1947

Former Saint Louis Cardinals first baseman Bill White is named president of the

Former Saint Louis Cardinals first baseman Bill White is named president of the National League. He is the first African American to head a major sports league.

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Feb

3

1989

Jackie Robinson

Jackie Robinson becomes the first African American major league baseball player

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Apr

19

1947

Tony Gwynn

Anthony Keith Gwynn, Sr., better known as Tony Gwynn, was a baseball pro who played for the San Diego Padres. He was born on May 9, 1960 in Los Angeles, California to Charles and Vendella Gwynn. The family moved to Long Beach, California when he 9 years old. He had two brothers, an elder brother

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Jun

16

2014

Charles Barkley

Outspoken and outrageous, Charles Barkley was one of the National Basketball Associations most colorful characters during his 16-year career. A 6 6 forward, Barkley entered the NBA in 1984, signing with the Philadelphia 76ers. From 1992 to 1996 he played with the Phoenix Suns, and then was a member

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Wilt The Stilt

On this day in 1962, Wilt the Stilt Chamberlain scored 100 points in a single basketball game-a professional record that still stands today. He sunk 36 field goals and 28 foul shots. Chamberlain, who played for the Philadelphia Warriors and 76ers and then the Los Angeles Lakers, was the best scorer

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Mar

2

1962

Emmet Ashford becomes the first African American

Emmet Ashford becomes the first African American major league umpire when he is named to the American League

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Apr

12

1966

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