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Herndon, Wanda J. (1952- )
In 1978, Wanda J. Herndon launched her successful career in corporate America when she became the first African American exempt professional and external hire in the Communicator Development Program of The Dow Chemical Company.  Later, she made significant contributions at other major
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Source: Black Past
Jul
31
1952
Coleman Young
Born: 5/24/1918 Tuscaloosa, AlabamaDied: 11/29/1997 Detroit, MichiganColeman Alexander Young was an American politician who served as mayor of Detroit, Michigan from 1974 to 1994. Young was the first African-American mayor of DetroitAwards / Achievements:
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(1994) Sister Souljah, “We Are At War"
In 1993 Sister Souljah (born Lisa Williamson), a Bronx-born rapper, earned national notoriety thanks ironically to then Presidential candidate Bill Clinton who denounced her comments about the 1992 Los Angeles Riots as “hate driven and racist.”  Sister Souljah responded with her own
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Ohio US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer Advocate Urges the Family of a Navy Veteran or Person with Lung Cancer in Ohio Who Had Significant Exposure to Asbestos to Call the Lawyers at Karst von Oiste To Discuss Compensation
CLEVELAND, OHIO, USA, June 3, 2020 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Ohio US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer Advocate says, "We are urging the family of a Navy Veteran or person in Ohio with lung cancer to call us anytime at 800-714-0303-if their loved one also had significant exposure to asbestos prior to
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Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick denied early release from prison
According to reports, former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick will not be granted an early release from
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Pickett, Wilson (1941-2006)
Soul Singer Wilson Pickett was born on March 18, 1941, in Prattville, Alabama, as the fourth of eleven children. Throughout his childhood, he sang in Baptist church choirs and was trained as a gospel singer. During this period, he began to develop a soulful tone and style that would eventually
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Source: Black Past
Jan
16
2006
Mayor Duggan Appoints Former Chief Justice Conrad Mallett as Deputy Mayor
Mayor Mike Duggan announced the appointment of Conrad Mallett, as Deputy
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History of African Americans in Detroit
In 2002, within the city of Detroit there were 771,966 black residents, making up 81.2% of the population.[1] That year it was also, out of all of the U.S. cities with 100,000 or more people, the city with the second highest percentage of black people.[2] Southfield had a black population
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Growing Vegetables on the Sixth Floor
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What COVID-19 Won’t Do To Your Big Day
Planning a wedding can and should be one of the happiest times of your life; it may be somewhat stressful, at times, but overall, planning to marry the love of your life is a once in a lifetime
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Doley, Harold, Jr (1947- )
Ambassador Harold E. Doley, Jr is the founder of Doley Securities, LLC, the oldest African American owned investment banking firm in the nation. Doley is the only African American to have owned a seat on the New York Stock
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Gist, Carole Ann-Marie (1969- ) - Birthday
Carole Anne-Marie Gist, the first African American woman to win the Miss USA title, was born on May 8, 1969 in Detroit, Michigan.
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May
8
1969
Aretha Franklin the "Queen of Soul", singer born
Aretha Franklin
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25
1942
Dett, R. Nathaniel (1882-1943) - Death
Nathaniel Dett died in Battle Creek, Michigan on October 2, 1943 while on tour with a USO Women’s Army Corps chorus.
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Oct
2
1943
Judge Damon J Keith Continuing the Crusade for Justice and Empowering Communities
In a career that spans nearly fifty years, the Honorable Damon J. Keith, who is a Senior Judge for the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, is continuing to build on his legacy with the release of his first ever biography, Crusader for Justice: Federal Judge Damon
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Elijah Muhammad
Name at birth: Elija Pool or Elijah Poole
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Dr. Alexa Canady
Dr. Alexa Canady was the first black woman neurosurgeon in the United States.She was born Nov. 7 1950 in Lansing Michigan.
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0
1999
GOP rising star John James faces trouble at top of ticket
Michigan Senate candidate John James has been called a rising star of the Republican Party so many times it’s become
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Charles C. DiggsJr.
Charles C. Diggs Jr. of Detroit elected Michigans first Black congressman.
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Nov
2
1954
Verrett, Shirley (1931-2010) - Death
Shirley Verrett died in Ann Arbor, Michigan on November 5, 2010 of heart failure.
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Nov
5
2010
House Judiciary Committee opened hearings to
House Judiciary Committee opened hearings to decide whether to recommend the impeachment of President Nixon in the Watergate controversy. Two Blacks Rep. John Conyers of Michigan and Rep. Barbara Jordan of Texas were members of the committee.
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May
9
1974
Jackson, Milton/ Milt or Bags (1923-1999)
Milton Jackson, also known as Milt or Bags because of the bags under his eyes, the leader of the Modern Jazz Quartet, was born on January 1, 1923, in Detroit, Michigan, to Manley Jackson and Lillie Beaty Jackson. He started playing the guitar at the young age of seven and then picked up the piano
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9
1999
Second Baptist Church of Detroit (1836- )
The Second Baptist Church of Detroit, located in the Greektown district of downtown Detroit, is the oldest African American congregation in Michigan and, according to some sources, the
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Conrad L. Mallett
Conrad L. Mallett, Jr. is Chief Administrative Officer of the Detroit Medical Center. In this role, Mallet is leading hospital’s operational re-design with a particular focus on population health management, physician and patient satisfaction, cost containment, medical safety and clinical
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Pastor Darrell Scott: Trump is the 'most pro-Black president in my lifetime'
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Carson, Benjamin S. (1951- ) - Birthday
Carson, neurosurgeon and Republican Presidential Candidate in 2016, was born on September 18, 1951 in Detroit, Michigan.
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Sep
18
1951
Trump to tour Ford's ventilator assembly plant near Detroit
WASHINGTON (AP) — A day after threatening to withhold funds over Michigan’s mail-in ballot effort, President Donald Trump was set to visit the electoral battleground Thursday to learn how the medical breathing machines governors begged for during the height of the coronavirus pandemic are
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Truth, Sojourner, Isabella Baumfree (ca. 1791-1883) - Death
Sojourner Truth died in Battle Creek, Michigan on November 26, 1883.
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Nov
26
1883
Kilpatrick, Carolyn Cheeks (1945- )
Carolyn Jean Cheeks was born on June 25, 1945 in Detroit, Michigan.  In 1972 she received a B.S. degree in education from Western Michigan University.  Five years later she received an M.S. degree from the University of Michigan.  After graduating Carolyn Cheeks taught Business Education in the
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6
2006
Clifton Reginald Wharton becomes the new president of Michigan State University,
Clifton Reginald Wharton becomes the new president of Michigan State University, 1970
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