This Day in African American History Feb 25

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1928 Politics/Law/Military		A. L. Higgingbotham, Judge, educator, and activist. *On this date in 1928, A more...
	1975 Religion		Elijah Muhammads dies! *On this date in 1975, Elijah Muhammad died more...
	1881 Science/Business/ Medicine		James and Ethel Beck were influential Tennessee citizen's. *The lives of James Garfield Beck and Ethel Benson Beck from 1881 are celebrated on this date more...
	1896 Music		Ida Cox, Blues woman of the times *On this date in 1896, Ida Cox was born more...
	1896 Education		Albany State University founded *This date celebrates the founding of Albany State University in 1903 more...
	1826 Activist		Alexander G. Clark an Iowa icon! *Alexander G more...

This Day in African American History Feb 22

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1881 Music		A unique composer/bandleader, James R. Europe. *James R more...
	1888 Theatre/the Arts		Horace Pippin, an early twentieth century artist *This date marks the birth of Horace Pippin in 1888 more...
	1866 Politics/Law/Military		J. Frank Wheaton, Minnesota law pioneer! *The birth of John Frank Wheaton is celebrated on this date in 1866 more...
	1988 Music		First Rap Grammy Award given! *On this date in 1988, DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince won the first Rap Grammy Award more...
	1841 Theatre/the Arts		Grafton T. Brown, painter of western beauty *On this date in 1841, Grafton Tyler Brown was born more...
	1933 Literature		Ishmael Reed is a total writer! *Ishmael Reed was born on this date 1933 more...

This Day in African American History Feb 16

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1852 Education		Scholar, William S. Scarborough born *This date in 1852 marks the birth of William SanderScarborough more...
	1904 Film/TV		Walt Disney's first live actor, James Baskett! *On this date we point out the birth of James Baskett in 1904 more...
	1944 Politics/Law/Military		The Golden thirteen begin training! *This date in 1944 celebrates “TheGolden Thirteen more...
	1957 Film/TV		LeVar Burton, an international actor! *On this date in 1957 Levar Burton was born more...
	1812 Politics/Law/Military		Henry Wilson, a political abolitionist behind the scenes! *Henry Wilson was born on February 16, 1812 more...

This Day in African American History Feb 14

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1880 Theatre/the Arts		Entertainer, Aida Overton Walker. . . *On this date we recall Aida Overton Walker, born in 1880 more...
	1894 Science/Business/ Medicine		Mary Dawson supported Black opera. . . *On this date in 1894, Mary Dawson was born more...
	1760 Religion		Richard Allen, Bishop, AME's first leader! *On this date in 1760, Richard Allen was born in Philadelphia more...
	1913 Science/Business/ Medicine		Oliver Harrington was a cartoonist pioneer *This date marks the birth of Oliver Harrington in 1913 more...
	1817 Abolitionist		Frederick Douglass, tireless humanitarian. *Frederick Douglass was born on this date in 1817 more...
	1926 Science/Business/ Medicine		Moneta Sleet, photographer of excellence. . . *On this date 1926, Moneta Sleet was born more...
	1946 Film/TV		A complete entertainer, Gregory Hines! *The birth of Gregory Hines is marked on this date in 1946 more...
	1874 Science/Business/ Medicine		Charlotta Bass, newspaper publisher, politician. *This date in 1874 marks the birthday of Charlotta Amanda Bass more...
	1950 Sports/Outdoors		The NBA, African Americans love this game! *Professional Basketball is entering its All-Star break and on this date we look at its black history more...
	1991 Science/Business/ Medicine		The SuperSoaker® water gun patented . . . *On this date in 1991, the SuperSoaker® water gun was patented more...

This Day in African American History

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1842 Activist		William Monroe Trotter set an example for expressing protest! *William Monroe Trotter was born on this date in 1872 more...
	1883 Music		Ragtime/showtune pianist Eubie Blake, an original *On this date Eubie Blake was born in 1883 more...
	1926 Episode		Carter Woodson initiates National Negro Week. *On this date in 1926, Carter G more...
	1966 Film/TV		Chris Rock, straight comedy (no chaser)! *On this date in 1966, Chris Rock was born more...
	1882 Science/Business/ Medicine		Emma Wheeler was an early caregiver! *Emma Rochelle Wheeler was born on this date in 1882 more...
	1915 Activist		Political activist William White III born. *Bill White, III was born on this date in 1915 more... http://www.aaregistry.com/