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Nina Simone, singer, dies in Paris, France at the age of 70.
Nina Simone, singer, dies in Paris, France at the age of 70.
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Apr
21
2003
Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson (1875-1950).
In 1920, Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson (1875-1950) founded Associated Publishers. In February 1926, he announced the institution of Negro History Week, which coincided with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass.In 1976, the observance was expanded to National Afro-American History
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Feb
26
1920
First American-born woman to give public lectures
On this day in 1833, Maria W. Steward delivered one of the four speeches which confirmed her place in history as the first American-born woman to give public lectures. Stewards lectures focused on encouraging African-Americans to attain education, political rights, and public recognition for their
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Feb
27
1833
Largest All-Black Unit
Twenty-fifth Corps, largest all-Black unit in history of U.S. Army, established in Army of the James.
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Dec
3
1864
Black History Week
Carter G. Woodson creates Negro History Week. In 1976 it became Black History Month.
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Feb
7
1926
Negro History Week Begins
What is now known as Black History Month, was first celebrated on this date as Negro History Week by Carter G. Woodson. It became a month long celebration in 1976.
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Feb
1
1926
Singer Al Jarreau born
Jazz singer Al Jarreau was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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May
12
1940
Tina Turner
Born: 11/26/1939 Nutbush, TennesseeAnna Mae Bullock, better known by her stage name Tina Turner, is a singer, dancer, actress, and author, whose career has spanned more than half a century, earning her widespread recognition and numerous awards.Awards / Achievements:
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Historian Charles H. Wesley dies
Death of scholar, historian, author and former president of Central State College. Charles H. Wesley was known for such works as The History of Alpha Phi Alpha: A Development in College Life.
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Aug
16
1987
Alex Haley, renowned author, dies
American biographer, scriptwriter, author who became famous with the publication of the novel ROOTS, which traces his ancestry back to Africa and covers seven American generations as they are taken slaves to the United States. The book was adapted to television series, and woke up an interest in
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Feb
10
1992
Dinah Washington, singer, born
Dinah Washington, singer, born
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Aug
29
1924
Wilson Pickett born
R&B singer Wilson Pickett is born in Prattville, Alabama.
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Mar
18
1947
Jazz singer Nancy Wilson born
Jazz singer, actress, Nancy Wilson born in Chillicothe, Ohio
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Feb
20
1936
African American Women College Presidents
On July 1, 1987, for the first time in history, there were three African American women serving as Presidents of Four Year Colleges and Universities in America.They were - Dr. Niara Sudarkasa- President of Lincoln University in Pennslyvania; Dr. Johnetta Cole, President of Spelman College in
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Jul
1
1987
Joe Williams, jazz singer, born
Joe Williams, jazz singer, born
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Dec
12
1918
Lady Bo birthday.
Lady Bo, Bo Diddleys original girl guitar player and the first female guitarist in history to be hired by a major rock & roll musician, is born Peggy Jones in New York, NY, USA.
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Jul
14
1940
Donnie Hathaway, singer, born
Donnie Hathaway, singer, born
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Oct
1
1945
Ronald De Voe's Birthday
Ronald De Voe, Singer of Bell Biv DeVoe Born Boston, MA, February 17, 1967.
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Nov
17
1967
Smokey Robinson born
Soul singer William Smokey Robinson born in Detroit, Michigan. Robinsons first singing group was the Miracles which he formed in 1955 while still in high school. The groups first success came in 1960 with the hit, Shop Around.
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Feb
19
1940
Nell Carter, Tony Award winning Broadway singer, born
Nell Carter, Tony Award winning Broadway singer, born
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Sep
13
1948
Singer Johnny Ace born
R&B singer Johnny Ace was born John Marshall Alexander, Jr. in Memphis, Tennessee. His major hits include My Song and Pledging My Love.
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Jun
9
1929
Oprah Winfrey Born
Actress, movie maker, and talk show host Oprah Winfrey was born in Kosciusko, Mississippi. Ms. Winfrey will make television history with her talk show Oprah. She will also become known for her philanthropic efforts as well as for being one of the richest persons in the country.
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Jan
29
1954
Singer, "Little Richard", born
Singer, Little Richard, born
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Dec
5
1932
Gospel singer, Mahalia Jackson, born, 1911
Gospel singer, Mahalia Jackson, born, 1911
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Oct
26
1911
Charles Wesley
Charles Wesley, historian, educator, and administrator, was born on this day. His published works included, Neglected History, Collapse of the Confederacy, Negro Labor in the United States, and 1850-1925: A Study of American Economic History.
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Dec
2
1895
Marian Anderson born
2/27/1902: On this day Marian Anderson, who will become a world-renowned opera singer and the first African American soloist to perform at hte White House , is born in Philadelphia, PA.
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Feb
27
1902
Odetta Felious Gordon
Odetta Felious Gordon, the folk singer and activist known as Odetta is born on this day in Birmingham, Alabama.
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Dec
31
1930
Harry Belafonte born
Singer/Actor Harry Belafonte is born in New York.
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Mar
1
1927
Mel Franklin dies
Bass Singer Melvin Franklin of The Temptations died of complications following a brain seizure in Los Angeles. He was 53.
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Feb
23
1995
Juanita Hall, Singer, Actress Dies
Juanita Long Hall was born November 6, 1901 (or 1902) in Keyport, New Jersey, and died February 29, 1968, in Bayshore, New York. This singer, actress, and choral director was best-known for her role as Bloody Mary in the 1949 Broadway stage production of South Pacific.
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Feb
29
1968
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