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.