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John W. "Bud" Fowler
John W. Bud Fowler becomes the first black salaried player in organized baseball and possibly the first black player in the major leagues when he joins a white team in New Castle, PA.
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Jan
0
1872
Harris, Jr., Dr. Homer E. (1916- 2007 )
Homer Harris was born on March 4, 1916 in Seattle, Washington.  In 1933, Harris became the first black captain of the football team at Garfield High School in Seattle.  At the University of Iowa, Homer was elected by his teammates to be team captain, most inspirational, and Most Valuable
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Source: Black Past
May
14
2005
Church Outbreak: A look at what’s next in WV’s effort to control COVID-19 in the state’s African American population
Church Outbreak: A look at what’s next in WV’s effort to control COVID-19 in the state’s African American May 8, 2020 / 06:45 PM EDT
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Source: WBOY 12 News | Clarksburg-Fairmont-Morgantown News & Weather | Clarksburg-Fairmont-Morgantown, WV wboy.com
Satchel Paige
Satchel Paige , byname of Leroy Robert Paige (born July 7, 1906?, Mobile, Ala., U.S.—died June 8, 1982, Kansas City, Mo.), American professional baseball pitcher whose prowess became legendary during his many years in the Negro leagues; he finally was allowed to enter the major leagues in 1948
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Watkins, Dr. Levi, Jr. (1944-2015)
Dr. Levi Watkins, Jr. was a cardiac surgeon who, in 1980, performed the first implantation of an automatic defibrillator into a human heart. He was also a professor of cardiac surgery and associate dean at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in
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Source: Black Past
Apr
18
2015
University of Michigan's Fab Five Alumnus Jimmy King Joins Schechter Wealth Strategies
Schechter Wealth Strategies announces the appointment of Jimmy King as Vice President, Business Development in the Birmingham office. Jimmy was a member of the University of Michigan Men’s Basketball Team from 1991-95 and was part of the “Fab Five” – college basketball’s most talented
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Record-Setting Relay Team
In 1953 a one-mile relay team of Bobby Murphy, Larry Smith, George Hubbard, and Charlie Jenkins of Rindge Technical High in Cambridge set a national record of 3 minutes, 20.9 second, which stood unbeaten nationally for 10 years and for 25 years as a state record.
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Source: African Americans in Boston: More Than 350 Years
Disney to release 'Hamilton' performance in July on its streaming service
FILE PHOTO: 2018 Kennedy Center Honorees team members of the Broadway play "Hamilton" (L-R) Andy Blakenbuehler, Thomas Kail (hidden), Lin-Manuel Miranda and Alex Lacamoire take a "selfie" at the conclusion of a gala dinner at the U.S. State Department, in Washington, U.S., December
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Charlie Ward
Showing athletic gift and interest in various sports from a young age, Charlie Ward was born on October 12, 1970 in Thomasville, Georgia. Having his own father as the coach, Ward starred on the football and basketball teams of his high school, showing the signs of a star from the start and led his
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Source: Black History Resources
Oct
12
1970
Simone Biles
Simone Biles committed to attend UCLA in 2014, but decided to defer entry until after the Rio Olympics. Her teammates on the 2016 Olympic team were Gabby Douglas, Laurie Hernandez, Madison Kocian and Aly Raisman.
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Inventor of Light Bulb Filament
Lewis Latimer (1848-1928), born the son of a fugitive slave ( George Latimer) in Boston, became a significant inventor with his development of an improved process for manufacturing the electric light bulb filament. He received a U.S. patent for his filament and became a member of Thomas
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Source: African Americans in Boston: More Than 350 Years
Fleming, George (1937- )
Washington State politician George Fleming was born February 22, 1937, in Dallas, Texas, to parents A.R. and Lilla N. Fleming. He started post secondary education at the University of Washington, Seattle.  While attending the University, Fleming was running back and kicker for the Washington
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Source: Black Past
Feb
22
1937
The Texas Western Miners (1966)
The 1966 championship game for the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) basketball tournament came down to a test between a small southwestern institution, El Paso’s Texas Western College Miners, and an accomplished four-time NCAA tournament winner, the University of Kentucky
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Earl Campbell
Earl Christian Campbell is a professional American football player who played for the Houston Oilers and the New Orleans Saints. He was born on March 29, 1955 in Tyler, Texas. He was the sixth of eleven children in his family. Their father died when he was very young. He began playing football at
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Source: Black History Resources
Jul
27
1991
DaMarcus Beasley
DaMarcus Beasley is a retired professional soccer player. He was born on May 24, 1982 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He played soccer in high school and also participated in the 1999 under 17 soccer World Cup held in New Zealand. His outstanding performance won him the prestigious silver ball award for
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Source: Black History Resources
May
24
1982
Shaquille O'Neal
Shaquille Rashaun O’Neal was born on March 6, 1972 in New Jersey. He is a retired NBA player, former rapper, former actor and currently, an analyst on Inside NBA. He was drafted by Orlando Magic in 1992 and was suddenly thrown into the spot light. He shined brightly, winning Rookie of the Year in
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Source: Black History Resources
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Mar
6
1972
Marion Jones
Marion Lois Jones, also called Marion Jones-Thompson is a respected retired American athlete and basketball player. She was born on October 12, 1975 Los Angeles, California and specialized in track and field races. Standing at 5 feet 10 inches and weighing 68 kilograms, Jones is most often
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Source: Black History Resources
Oct
12
1975
Ulice Payne
Ulice Payne, Jr. is President & Chief Executive Officer of Addison-Clifton, LLC, a firm that
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Jordan, Michael Jeffrey
Jordan, Michael Jeffrey, 1963–, American basketball player, b. Brooklyn, N.Y. As a freshman at the Univ. of North Carolina, he made the shot that won the 1982 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) tournament final over Georgetown. Joining the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball
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Source: Fact Monster - Black History
Rhonda Mims
Ms. Mims is responsible for creating a corporate philanthropy and multicultural affairs strategy focusing on children’s education, financial literacy, outreach to diverse communities, and environmental sustainability for ING
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Pollard, Fritz (1894-1986)
Fredrick Douglas “Fritz” Pollard, born in 1894, was raised in Chicago, Illinois. In high school he was an all-around athlete excelling as a running back, a three-time Cook County track champion, and a talented baseball player. Upon graduation, for a short time, he played football for
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Source: Black Past
Robertson, Oscar
Robertson, Oscar, 1938–, U.S. basketball player, b. Charlotte, Tenn. Passionately devoted to basketball as a youth, Robertson led his high school team to 45 consecutive victories. After an athletically brilliant college career at the Univ. of Cincinnati, Robertson, known as the Big O, joined the
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Source: Fact Monster - Black History
Freddy Adu
Freddy Adu of Tema, Ghana, was born in 1989 and moved to the United States with his family at the age of eight. Adu had a nag for soccer from a young age and began competing in neighborhood matches at the age of four. From then on, Adu practiced every day to make his game
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Source: Black History Resources
Roger Milla
Roger Milla , in full Albert Roger Milla, original name Albert Roger Miller (born May 20, 1952, Yaoundé, Camer.), Cameroonian football (soccer) player, renowned for his impeccable technique and grace under pressure. A forward, he starred on the Cameroon national team that became the first African
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May
20
1952
Karl Malone
Karl Malone was born on July 24, 1963 in Summerfield, Louisiana. He was the son of Shirley and Shedrick and was the youngest of nine siblings. Karl was raised by his mother on a farm since his father was married to another woman and lived with her. He committed suicide when Karl was only 14. Karl
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Source: Black History Resources
Jul
24
1963
1st Black Pro basketball team -- "The Renaissance"
The first Black professional basketball team The Renaissance organized.
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Feb
13
1923
Walter Payton
Walter Payton was an American footballer who played for the Chicago Bears. He was born in Columbia, Mississippi on July 25, 1953 to Peter and Alyne Payton. He had two siblings and was a member of the Boy Scouts, Little League, and the local church. He also played in the marching band at his high
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Jan
10
1988
First Black State Senator
In 1975 Bill Owens became the first African-American elected to the Massachusetts Senate, representing the Second Suffolk District. He served from 1976 to 1982. He was elected to the same seat in 1988 and remains the only African-American in the State Senate. He and Shirley Owens-Hicks also have
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Source: African Americans in Boston: More Than 350 Years
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William "Willie the Pro" Thrower (1930-2002)
William ‘Willie the Pro” Thrower was the first African American to play as a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). Thrower was born on March 22, 1930, in New Kensington, Pennsylvania. Although his statistics as a college and high school football player are good, and his pro
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Mar
22
1930
Professional baseball player, Frank Robinson,becomes the manager of the Clevelan
Professional baseball player, Frank Robinson,becomes the manager of the Cleveland Indians and the first Black manager of a major league team, 1975
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Oct
9
1975
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