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Arthur Ashe
22 year old Arthur Ashe becomes the first African American to make the U.S. Davis Cup tennis team.
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May
14
1963
The American Nicodemus Town Company is founded
The American Nicodemus Town Company is founded by six African American settlers in northwestern Kansas. The town will be settled later in the year.
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Apr
18
1877
Happy with new Demerara Harbour Bridge schedule - Stabroek News
Dear Editor, I wish to refer to my letter in Stabroek News dated October 13, 2019 captioned, `Demerara Harbour Bridge current closure times inconveniencing commuters’.  The article Happy with new Demerara Harbour Bridge schedule appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Richard Allen named 1st Bishop of AME church
By 1816 there were several African Methodist Churches around the country and that year they met to form the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) church. On April 11, 1816 Richard Allen was name the first bishop of this church.
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Apr
11
1816
WATCH: Friday's Episode of Generations - The Legacy, E220 S29 (25 September 2020)
Generations is a South African television soap opera which revolves around the large and multi-generational Moroka family.
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Source: South African News | Online News | The South African
Michael Jordan Opens Second Medical Clinic In North Carolina
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Lee Roy Young becomes the first African American Texas Ranger in the police forc
Lee Roy Young becomes the first African American Texas Ranger in the police forces 165 year history.
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Sep
6
1988
Virtual College Fair - Wednesday Schedule | Roots (Community) | The Michigan Chronicle
This year will mark the fourth anniversary of the Infinite Scholars Program in Detroit hosted by City Council President Brenda Jones. Over the past 16 years, the national program has helped more than 100,000 students receive more than $1 billion in college scholarships. Last year, $14 Million in
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Gloucester County, VA Slave Conspiracy
Major slave conspiracy takes place in Gloucester County, VA, involving enslaved blacks and white indentured servants who lan to rebel and overthrow their masters; the plot is betrayed; Gloucester County citizens display the heads of the rebels from chimney tops and declare the day a holy day.
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Jan
0
1663
Louisiana Man Sentenced To 25 Years For Torching 3 Black Churches
Holden Matthews, who burned the churches down over a 10-day period in March and April of 2019, must also pay the congregations $2.6 million.
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2020 Michigan Chronicle 40 under 40 Awards Honorees Announced | 40 Under 40 Honoree - 2020 | The Michigan Chronicle
Each year, the Michigan Chronicle celebrates 40 professionals under the age of 40 who have inspired others through vision and leadership, exceptional achievements, and community service participation. The recognized professionals represent many industries and endeavors and are business
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WATCH: Monday's Episode of Generations - The Legacy, E226 S29 (5 October 2020)
Generations is a South African television soap opera which revolves around the large and multi-generational Moroka family.
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Source: South African News | Online News | The South African
Nelson Mandela arrested
Nelson Mandela was arrested near Howick, South Africa, and charged with incitement; he received a five-year sentence later in the year.
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Aug
5
1962
Trinidad: Income tax bracket increased - Stabroek News
(Trinidad Guardian) Starting from January 1, 2021, all citizens who earn $84,000 or less a year will be exempt from income tax. The article Trinidad: Income tax bracket increased appeared first on Stabroek News.
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John B. McLendon
John B. McLendon becomes the first African American coach in the ABA when he signs a two year contract with the Denver Nuggets.
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May
14
1969
Mauritania: Critic of former president returns from exile | Africanews
Crowds gathered to greet Limam Chafi on his return from exile in Qatar on
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Missing child - The New York Beacon
By Viviane Faver   A year ago, 5-year-old Dulce Alavez was kidnapped from a park in Bridgeton, New Jersey.    The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), the Bridgeton City Police Department in New Jersey, and the FBI are seeking public help to
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Libyan family searches for missing son, a year on | Africanews
A year ago, Mohammed al-Magri’s son disappeared when fighting intensified in
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2020 Legacy Awards going virtual - WS Chronicle
The Legacy Foundation for Women is gearing up for the 2020 Winston-Salem Legacy Awards. Each year the Legacy Foundation for Women celebrates the achievements of outstanding women of color during its annual Legacy Awards Gala. The organization recognizes women of color that are leaving and leading
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african independence struggles
May 8 marks the massacre at Setif, Algeria which took place in 1945. The French troops left one of the unforgettable memories of the Algerian peoples struggle, 45,000 dead
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May
8
1999
The First Black Psychic!
Shirley Ajayi was the first African American given a part on a television show as a psychic! The show lasted for about one year[actually six months] in Chicago, Illinois since the show was seasonal! Shirley started her career the minute her predictions came true! She was renamed Aura and hired to
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Sep
28
1986
Window Cleaner invented
Window cleaner was invented in this year by A.L. Lewis.
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Jan
0
1892
WATCH: Wednesday's Episode of Generations - The Legacy, E208 S29 (9 September 2020)
Generations is a South African television soap opera which revolves around the large and multi-generational Moroka family.
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Kobe Bryant Jersey On Display At Smithsonian’s National Museum Of African American History And Culture - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
… Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington …
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Death of Emperor Haile Selassie
Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia died in 1975 at the age of 83. During his reign, Selassies main ambitions included the modernization of Ethiopia, international recognition for his nation, the abolishment of slavery, expanded eduacation and the elimination of foreign intervention. In 1936, a year
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Aug
27
1975
Black Magazine Published
Mirror of Liberty, Pioneer Black magazine, published in New York City by abolitionist David Ruggles.
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Dec
25
1837
'And THAT'S That!' Tarana Burke Is Taking Me Too Into Its Second Act
The hosts talk with the founder of the Me Too movement about the next phase of the organization's work against sexual violence and abuse.
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The 99th Pursuit Squadron, an all African American
The 99th Pursuit Squadron, an all African American unit is formed and the Tuskegee Training Program is established, the 99th will fly more than 500 missions and more than 3,700 sorties during one year of combat before being combined with the 332nd Fighter Group.
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Jan
16
1941
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Raises Over $1 Million To Support HBCUs
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority recently raised over $1 million to support the financial stability of HBCUs.
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You will get full Inventory Market lectures from my web site https://www.rachanaranade.com Its a possibility to study 65+ ideas referring to Fundamentals of Inventory Market in 11 classes! Be at…
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