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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
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Saturday, March 6, 2010
This Day in African American History March 6
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Friday, March 5, 2010
This Day in African American History March 5
1925 Politician George Collins was a fair man.
*On this date George Washington Collins was born in 1925
1770 British massacre demonstrators in Boston.
*This is the date of the Boston Massacre in 1770
1897 The American Negro Academy begins!
*On this date in 1897, the American Negro Academy (ANA) was founded
1947 Bernard Powell, a frontline activist!
*Bernard Powell was born on this date in 1947
1945 Lena Baker executed!
*On his date in 1945, Lena Baker, an African-American mother of three, was electrocuted at the Georgia State Prison in Reidsyille
1939 Charles Fuller, playwright with sensitivity!
*Charles Fuller was born on this date in 1939
1932 Earl Woods, businessman and role model.
*Earl Woods was born on this date in 1932
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Thursday, March 4, 2010
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.
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Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Rodney King Beating
On this day in 1991, Rodney King was beaten by members of the Los Angeles Police Department during a traffic stop after a high speed car chase. Wikipedia has an excellent account of the events surrounding the beating. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rodney_King The acquittal of the police officers accused in this case led to the 1992 Los Angeles riots. 18 years later, we, as a society, are still dealing with the fallout of the events of that night.
The above video is part of what happened that night. I do suggest, however, that you read the wikipedia article http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rodney_King & decide for yourself.
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Monday, March 1, 2010
This Day in African American History March 1
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1780 Episode | Pennsylvania abolishes slavery On this date in 1780, Pennsylvania became the first state to abolish slavery | ||||
1841 Politics/Law/Military | Blanche K. Bruce, one of Mississippi's first Black Senators. . . On this date, Blanche K | ||||
1927 Film/TV | Harry Belafonte, an entertainer of truth! Harry Belafonte was born on this date in 1927 | ||||
1896 Episode | Ethiopia wins the battle of Adwa! On this date in 1896, Ethiopia defeated the Italian colonial army in the Battle of Adwa | ||||
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 | ||||
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 | ||||
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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Sunday, February 28, 2010
This Day in African American History Feb 28
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Episode
Slave revolt in Long Island, NY
*On this date in 1708, one of the first recorded slave revolts occurred in America
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Episode
The beginning of "The Exodus of 1879".
*On this date in 1879, the exodus from slavery after reconstruction began in earnest
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Episode
Detroit unrest, a sad reality .
*On this date in 1943 the Detroit rebellion occurred
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Episode
Another Klan member guilty of murder!
*On this date in 2003, another Ku Klux Klan member was convicted of killing a black man in 1966
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Education
Bluefield State College founded!
*This date in 1895 marks the founding of Bluefield State College
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Sports/Outdoors
The Indianapolis Clowns, a special black baseball team
*This date in 1946 celebrates the start of the Indianapolis Clowns baseball organization
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Saturday, February 27, 2010
This Day in African American History Feb 27
Image via Wikipedia| 1897 Theatre/the Arts | A Contralto with strength and style, Marian Anderson! *On this date, Marian Anderson was born in 1897 | ||||
| 1923 Music | *Dexter Gordon was born on this date in 1923 | |||
| 1880 Literature | Angelina Grimke, teacher and a first for the black stage! *On this date we recall the birth in 1880 of Angelina Weld Grimke | |||
| 1988 Episode | Debi Thomas skates into history! *On this date in 1988, world-class figure skater Debi Thomas made an Olympic first | |||
| 1853 Science/Business/ Medicine | The Black YMCA, a community and a home! *On this date in 1853, the first Black Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) was organized | |||
| 1907 Sports/Outdoors | Hilton Smith was a great baseball player. *On this date in 1907, Hilton Smith was born | |||
| 1890 Science/Business/ Medicine | Mabel Staupers was a nursing pioneer. *This date in 1890 marks the birthday of Mabel Keaton Staupers | |||
| 1904 Theatre/the Arts | She could "Do It All," Elisabeth Welch! *Elisabeth Welch was born on this date in 1904 | |||
| 2007 Episode | Brown University reveals their debt to slavery! *On this date in 2007, Brown University promised to raise $10 million dollars in amending their role in benefiting from American slavery of Africans | |||
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Friday, February 26, 2010
This Day in African American History Feb 26
Image via Wikipedia| 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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Thursday, February 25, 2010
Darfur Needs Your Help
Image via WikipediaHere is a message from Suzie Armstrong from the Save Darfur Coalition http://www.savedarfur.org/.
Monday's update from Jerry Fowler, who is still in Sudan, was moving:
"From IDPs we consistently heard expressions of fear and a pervading sense of insecurity. Clashes between the government and rebels are happening in some areas, but such organized fighting is not widespread. Nor is there systematic violence against civilians. But neither is there a sense of stability, security or peace. Quite simply, nothing is resolved."
March 4th will mark a year since the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Sudanese President Bashir for crimes against humanity. In response, he callously ousted humanitarian groups providing over 40% of aid such as food, medicine, and clean drinking water that Darfuris rely on to survive. Through international advocacy by organizations such as ours, and the valiant efforts ofhumanitarian organizations on the ground, that gap has been partially filled, but the displaced population and others remain vulnerable.
With your help, we can turn this anniversary into a victory for the people of Darfur.
- Generating nationwide earned media around new stories and images from the ground;
- Organizing events and generating actions that pressure the U.S. government and United Nations to clearly call the upcoming Sudanese elections unfair;
- Supporting Sudanese civil society leaders working towards a lasting peace and true democracy in Sudan.
April's elections – the first in over 24 years – should have been a chance for millions of Darfuris to decide the fate of the government that murdered their friends and neighbors and forced them out of their homes and into dangerous displacement camps. Instead, we fully anticipate that Bashir will manipulate these elections to legitimize his oppressive regime.
Thank you for standing with the people of Sudan at this pivotal moment.
Sincerely,
Suzie Armstrong
Save Darfur Coalition
Save Darfur Coalition
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This Day in African American History Feb 25
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1928 Politics/Law/Military | *On this date in 1928, A | ||||
1975 Religion | Elijah Muhammads dies! *On this date in 1975, Elijah Muhammad died | ||||
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 | ||||
1896 Music | Ida Cox, Blues woman of the times *On this date in 1896, Ida Cox was born | ||||
1896 Education | Albany State University founded *This date celebrates the founding of Albany State University in 1903 | ||||
1826 Activist | Alexander G. Clark an Iowa icon! *Alexander G | ||||
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