This Day in African American History March 6

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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 more... 1925   Wes Montgomery, jazz guitarist who influenced many. *This date marks Wes Montgomery’s birth in 1925 more... 1882   Virginia State University founded *Virginia State University was founded on this date in 1882 more... 1857   The Dred Scott case, an American turning point . . . *On this date in 1857, the United States Supreme Court ruled in the Dred Scott Case more... 1941   From Oakland to Pittsburgh, Willie Stargell *On this date in 1941, Willie Stargell was born more... 1797   An investor against slavery, Gerrit Smith! *Gerrit Smith was born on this date in 1797 more... 1838   An Ohio leader, Benjamin W. Arnett! *Benjamin W Arnett.. more... 1966   Maurice Ashley, raising the bar of thinking! *Maurice Ashley was born on this date in 1966 more... 1972   A basketball icon, Shaquille O'Neal! *Shaquille O'Neal was born on this date in 1972 more... 1947   A realist of jazz, Eric Gravatt! *Eric Gravatt was born on this date in 1947 more...