Monday, March 1, 2010

This Day in African American History March 1


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1780
Episode
  
On this date in 1780, Pennsylvania became the first state to abolish slavery




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1841
Politics/Law/Military
  
Blanche K. Bruce, one of Mississippi's first Black Senators. . .
On this date, Blanche K




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1927
Film/TV
  
Harry Belafonte, an entertainer of truth!
Harry Belafonte was born on this date in 1927




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1896
Episode
  
Ethiopia wins the battle of Adwa!
On this date in 1896, Ethiopia defeated the Italian colonial army in the Battle of Adwa




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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




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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




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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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