Friday, February 26, 2010

This Day in African American History Feb 26

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1933
Film/TV
  
Unique stage and screen talents, Godfrey Cambridge.
*On this date in 1933, Godfrey Cambridge was born
    
1844
Politics/Law/Military
  
James O'Hara, Carolina Congressman!
*This date in 1844 marks the birth of James Edward O'Hara
    
1869
Theatre/the Arts
  
Sissieretta Jones was an early opera pioneer.
*The birth of Sissieretta Jones is remembered on this date in 1869
    
1900
Religion
  
N.O.I. Founder, Wallace D. Farad born.
*This date celebrates the birth of Wallace D
    
1872
Education
  
Cookman Institute, the right place and time!
*The creation of Cookman Institute in 1872 is celebrated on this date
    
1966
Episode
  
First Black governor of the Federal Reserve appointed!
*On this date in 1966, the first African American became the governor of the Federal Reserve Board
    
1943
Film/TV
  
Bill Duke gives quality to the Film industry.
*Bill Duke was born on this date in 1943

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