Wednesday, February 24, 2010

This Day in African American History Feb 24

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1811
Religion
  
Bishop Daniel Payne lead with mind and spirit. . .
*On this date in 1811, Bishop Daniel A
    
1931
Activist
  
Lillie Brown, civil rights activist
*Lillie Brown was born on this date in 1931
    
1962
Literature
  
Elizabeth Alexander, one of Harlem's best!
*The birth of Elizabeth Alexander in 1962 is celebrated on this date
    
1974
Politics/Law/Military
  
The N.A.B.C.J., an advocate for justice!
*The beginning of the National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice (NABCJ) in 1974 is celebrated on this date
    
1864
Science/Business/ Medicine
  
First Black woman doctor graduates!
*On this date in 1864 the first Black woman attained a Medical Degree
    
1492
Science/Business/ Medicine
  
"Soul Food" a brief history!
*This dates Registry from 1492, offers a brief article on the origins of Soul food
    

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