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Born: August 13, 1919
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13
1919
Bank Organized
Independence Bank of Chicago organized.
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Dec
3
1964
Birth of Jean-Baptist-Point Du Sable
Jean-Baptist-Point Du Sable was a black pioneer, trader and founder of the settlement that later became the city of Chicago.
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Nov
4
1750
U.S. Rep. Floyd Flake born
U.S. Rep. Floyd Flake, D-New York, was born in Los Angeles, California. A businessman and minister, Flake established the Allen Christian School and Allen Home Care Agency.
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Jan
30
1945
Alabama legislature met
Alabama legislature (26 Blacks, 106 whites) met in Montgomery.
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Jul
13
1868
Republican National Convention, meeting in
Republican National Convention, meeting in Chicago, nominated U.S. Grant for the presidency. Convention marked the national debut of Black politicians. P.B.S. Pinchback of Louisiana and James J. Harris were delegates to the convention. Harris was named to the committee which informed Grant of his
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May
20
1868
A challenger in Major League Baseball
On this day in 1997, former major league outfielder Curt Flood, who challenged baseballs reserve system and made possible todays megasalaries, dies at age 59.
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Jan
20
1997
Pioneer in surgery, Dr Daniel Hale Williams, found
Pioneer in surgery, Dr Daniel Hale Williams, founds Provident Hospital in Chicago, IL . At the same time, he founded Provident Hospital School of Nursing because Emma Reynolds, African America, had been denied admission to every school of nursing in Chicago
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Jan
23
1891
Politician Oscar De Priest born
Birthday in Florence, Alabama, of Oscar De Priest, who became a politician after moving to Chicago. Elected in 1928, De Priest was the first African American from Illinois elected to the House of Representatives.
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Mar
9
1871
Gwendolyn Brooks, poet, first Black awarded a Pulitzer Prize (poetry) in 1950.
Gwendolyn Brooks, poet, first Black awarded a Pulitzer Prize (poetry) in 1950. Brooks was born in Topeka, Kansas but grew up in Chicago. She is a witty poet who satirizes blacks and whites and attacks racial discrimination. She uses black language and rituals to proclaim black solidarity.
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May
1
1950
1st Black chariman of P.C.G.E.P.
Archibald J. Carey, Chicago minister and attorney, appointed first Black chairman of Presidents Committee on Government Employment Policy.
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Aug
3
1957
Henry Ransom Cecil McBay, chemist, is born
Henry Ransom Cecil McBay, chemist, Born May 29, 1914 in Mexia, Texas. He received a Bachelor of Science from Wiley College in 1934 and a Master of Science from Atlanta University in 1936. Henry McBay earned a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Chicago in 1945. McBay served as an Instructor
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May
29
1914
Mr. T born
Actor and entertainer Lawrence Tero (Mr. T) born in Chicago, Illinois.
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May
20
1952
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
First Black Major League Umpire
Emmett Ashford became the first Black major league umpire.
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Apr
11
1966
George Monroe 1834-1886, Stagecoach Driver
George Monroe was on of 2 Black men who carried mail on the famous Pony express. Monroe had the honor of driving Presidents Grant and Hayes along the dangerous S-curves of the Wanona trail into Yosemite Valley. Badger Pass in Yosemite National Park was named in his honor.
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Mar
18
2002
New York Draft Riots
On the Monday morning of July 13, 1863, the Enrollment
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Jul
13
1863
Singer Billy Daniels dies
Jazz and ballad singer Billy Daniels dies in Los Angeles.
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Oct
7
1988
Death of William L.Dawson
Death of William L. Dawson (84), Democratic congressman and party leader, in Chicago.
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Nov
9
1970
Death of Ferdinand
Death of Ferdinand (Jelly Roll) Morton (56), pioneer jazz pianist, in Los Angeles.
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Jul
10
1941
Death of Rev. Thomas A. Dorsey
Rev. Thomas A. Dorsey, founder of gospel music died in Chicago, Illinois. He was a prolific composer, performer and recording artist. His signature songs Take my Hand Precious Lord and Peace in the Valley have become gospel music traditionals that have been recorded by many
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Jan
23
1993
Lou Rawls is born
Louis Allen Rawls AKA Lou Rawls born in Chicago. He is a three-time Grammy-winning singer and has been a popular black MOR singer since the Fifties.
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Dec
1
1935
Cardiss R. Collins
Cardiss R. Collins of Chicago elected to Congress. She succeeded her late husband.
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Jun
5
1973
Race riot, Chicago
Race riot, Chicago. National Guard mobilized.
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Jul
12
1966
OJ Simpson sets NFL Record for Rushing Yards
O.J. Simpson set an NFL record of 2003 rushing yards in one season.
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Dec
16
1973
Ertharin Cousin
Born: 5/0/905 Chicago, IllinoisErtharin Cousin is, since 202, the twelfth Executive Director of the United Nations World Food ProgrammeBusiness / Schooling:
  • University of Illinois, Chicago University of Georgia
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Rollins, Ida Gray Nelson (1867-1953)
Ida Gray Nelson Rollins, the first African American Woman dentist, was born in Clarksville, Tennessee, on March 4, 1867.  She became an orphan when her mother, Jennie Gray, died in her early teens.  Rollins’ white father, whose name is not known, played no role in her childhood or education.  After
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Thornton, Willie Mae “Big Mama” (1926-1984)
Willie Mae “Big Mama” Thornton was a blues singer and songwriter whose recordings of “Hound Dog” and “Ball ‘n’ Chain” later were transformed into huge hits by Elvis Presley and Janis
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Jul
25
1984
Some 225,000 students boycotted Chicago schools in
Some 225,000 students boycotted Chicago schools in Freedom Day protest of de facto segregation.
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Oct
22
1963
On October 1, 1943, Willie L. Williams was born, one of seven children, in Phila
On October 1, 1943, Willie L. Williams was born, one of seven children, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He became a Los Angeles Police Chief. He is the first Black man to head the Los Angeles police force.
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Oct
1
1943
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