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1957 Ghana achieves freedom *On this date in 1957, Ghana became the first African nation to achieve freedom from colonial rule
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Saturday, March 6, 2010
This Day in African American History March 6
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Friday, March 5, 2010
This Day in African American History March 5
1925 Politician George Collins was a fair man.
*On this date George Washington Collins was born in 1925
1770 British massacre demonstrators in Boston.
*This is the date of the Boston Massacre in 1770
1897 The American Negro Academy begins!
*On this date in 1897, the American Negro Academy (ANA) was founded
1947 Bernard Powell, a frontline activist!
*Bernard Powell was born on this date in 1947
1945 Lena Baker executed!
*On his date in 1945, Lena Baker, an African-American mother of three, was electrocuted at the Georgia State Prison in Reidsyille
1939 Charles Fuller, playwright with sensitivity!
*Charles Fuller was born on this date in 1939
1932 Earl Woods, businessman and role model.
*Earl Woods was born on this date in 1932
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Thursday, March 4, 2010
This Day in African American History March 4
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1877
Science/Business/ Medicine
Garrett Morgan, inventor of one of the first traffic lights
*On this date, in 1877, we mark the birth of Garrett Augustus Morgan.
1932
Music
Mirriam Makeba, "Mother Africa". . .
*On this date in 1932, Mirriam Makeba was born.
1921
Science/Business/ Medicine
Black Swan Records formed
*On this date we remember Black Swan Records, the first Black-owned record label in America.
1900
Education
Educator and more, Ruth W. Howard Beckman!
*Ruth Winifred Howard (Beckham) was born on this date in 1900.
2004
Episode
White Judge quits over racist remarks!
*On this date in 2004 white racism caused a Richmond, Virginia General District Judge to step down.
1890
Science/Business/ Medicine
Langston Oklahoma, a FUBU Black town!
*For this date, the Registry celebrates the founding of the Black town of Langston Oklahoma, in 1890.
1944
Music
Bobby Womack, a unique style of soul!
*Bobby Womack was born on this date in 1944.
1916
Science/Business/ Medicine
Homer Harris, one of Seattle's finest. . .
*Homer Harris was born on this date 1916.
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Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Rodney King Beating
On this day in 1991, Rodney King was beaten by members of the Los Angeles Police Department during a traffic stop after a high speed car chase. Wikipedia has an excellent account of the events surrounding the beating. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rodney_King The acquittal of the police officers accused in this case led to the 1992 Los Angeles riots. 18 years later, we, as a society, are still dealing with the fallout of the events of that night.
The above video is part of what happened that night. I do suggest, however, that you read the wikipedia article http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rodney_King & decide for yourself.
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This Day in African American History March 3
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| 1820 Politics/Law/Military | The Missouri Compromise ratified. *The Missouri Compromise with legislative measures was enacted on this date in 1820 | ||||
| 1819 Religion | Nationalist and missionary, Alex Crummell. *Alexander Crummell was born on this date in 1819 | |||
| 1913 Education | Teacher and composer, Margaret Bonds. On this date in 1913, Margaret Bonds was born | |||
| 1991 Episode | Rodney King beaten by three white police officers *This date marks the anniversary of the Rodney King beating | |||
| 1891 Education | Elizabeth City State University founded *Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) was founded on this date in 1891 | |||
| 1884 Sports/Outdoors | One of the first African-American Olympians, John Baxter Taylor! *John Baxter Taylor Jr | |||
| 1836 Literature | He told his story well, Henry Clay Bruce! *Henry Clay Bruce was born on this date in 1836 | |||
| 1945 Science/Business/ Medicine | Ronald Mallett, scientist of "Time Travel"! *Ron Mallett was born on this date in 1945 | |||
| 1859 Episode | "The Weeping Time" occurs. *On this date in 1859, "the weeping time" of slavery occurred in African American heritage | |||
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Tuesday, March 2, 2010
This Day in African American History March 2
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1919 Science/Business/ Medicine | Associated Negro Press founded! *On this date in 1919, the Associated Negro Press (ANP), the first national news services for African-Americans, was established | ||||
1962 Sports/Outdoors | Wilt scores 100 points! *On this date in 1962, Wilt Chamberlain set a National Basketball Association (NBA) scoring record of 100 points | ||||
1901 Sports/Outdoors | A true power hitter, George Suttles! *George Suttles was born on this date in 1901 | ||||
1888 Science/Business/ Medicine | One of the America's first black banks opens its doors! *The Savings Bank of the Grand Fountain United Order of the True Reformers (GFUOTR) was chartered by the Virginia legislature on this date in 1888 | ||||
1955 Episode | Black woman jailed for bus seating incident! *On this date in 1955, 15-year-old Black teenager Claudette Colvin was arrested for refusing to move out of her seat for a white woman on a public bus in Montgomery, Alabama | ||||
1957 Science/Business/ Medicine | A computers best friend, Dr. Mark Dean! *Mark Dean was born this date in 1957 | ||||
2005 Episode | Congressional Gold Medal awarded to Jackie! *On This date in 2005, Jackie Robinson was posthumously awarded a Congressional Gold Medal | ||||
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Monday, March 1, 2010
This Day in African American History March 1
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1780 Episode | Pennsylvania abolishes slavery On this date in 1780, Pennsylvania became the first state to abolish slavery | ||||
1841 Politics/Law/Military | Blanche K. Bruce, one of Mississippi's first Black Senators. . . On this date, Blanche K | ||||
1927 Film/TV | Harry Belafonte, an entertainer of truth! Harry Belafonte was born on this date in 1927 | ||||
1896 Episode | Ethiopia wins the battle of Adwa! On this date in 1896, Ethiopia defeated the Italian colonial army in the Battle of Adwa | ||||
1890 Politics/Law/Military | Court rules for black education in California! On this date in 1890, public schools allowed Blacks to enroll in Visalia, California | ||||
1738 Episode | Maroons sign Treaty with England! On this date in 1738, escaped African slaves and British settlers in Central America agreed to a conflict truce | ||||
1899 Film/TV | Ruby Dandridge: is mother the daughter of the child? Ruby Dandridge was born on this date in 1899 | ||||
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Sunday, February 28, 2010
This Day in African American History Feb 28
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Episode
Slave revolt in Long Island, NY
*On this date in 1708, one of the first recorded slave revolts occurred in America
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Episode
The beginning of "The Exodus of 1879".
*On this date in 1879, the exodus from slavery after reconstruction began in earnest
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Episode
Detroit unrest, a sad reality .
*On this date in 1943 the Detroit rebellion occurred
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Episode
Another Klan member guilty of murder!
*On this date in 2003, another Ku Klux Klan member was convicted of killing a black man in 1966
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Education
Bluefield State College founded!
*This date in 1895 marks the founding of Bluefield State College
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Sports/Outdoors
The Indianapolis Clowns, a special black baseball team
*This date in 1946 celebrates the start of the Indianapolis Clowns baseball organization
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