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0
2001
Death of Congressman Ralph H
Death of Congressman Ralph H. Metcalfe (68), in Chicago.
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Oct
10
1978
Augustus Jackson, a Philadelphia confectioner, inventsice cream but does not r
Augustus Jackson, a Philadelphia confectioner, invents ice cream but does not receive a patent.
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Jan
0
1832
COINTELPRO Memorandum
A memorandum sent to field offices of the FBI set goals for what was termed as a new counterintelligence program against African American Nationalist groups. The objective was to block attempts by targeted groups to coalesce, grow and exist. The agencey believed unity was the first step toward
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3
1968
On October 1, 1945, noted R&B singer and songwriter, Donny Hathaway was born in
On October 1, 1945, noted R&B singer and songwriter, Donny Hathaway was born in Chicago, Illinois. Before his death, he often teamed up with songstress, Roberta Flack, on songs such as Where Is the Love.
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Oct
1
1945
Percy Lavon Julian
Percy Lavon Julian (1898-1975) - In 1935, Dr. Julian synthesized the drug physotigmine which is used today in the treatment of glaucoma. He later headed the soybean research department of the Glidden Company and then formed Julian Laboratories in order to specialize in the production of sterols
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Jan
0
1935
Pioneer in surgery, Dr Daniel Hale Williams, founds Provident Hospital in Chicag
Pioneer in surgery, Dr Daniel Hale Williams, founds Provident Hospital in Chicago, IL
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Jan
23
1889
World renowed opera singer, Shirley Verrett, makes her debut in New York City, 1
World renowed opera singer, Shirley Verrett, makes her debut in New York City, 1958
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Nov
4
1958
Ground is broken for the Harold Washington wing of the DuSable Museum in Chicago
Ground is broken for the Harold Washington wing of the DuSable Museum in Chicago, Illinois. Founded by artist and poet Margaret T. Burroughs in 1961, the DuSable is one of the oldest African American museums in the U.S.
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17
1991
Basketball star Walt Frazier born
Basketball legend Walt Frazier was born in
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Mar
29
1945
Three thousand Blacks demonstrated and rioted in
Three thousand Blacks demonstrated and rioted in Philadelphia to protest a theatrical presentation of Thomas Dixons The Clansman. Sixty-two Blacks reported lynched in 1906.2
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Oct
22
1906
Spingarn Medal: Charles R. Drew
Spingarn Medal presented to Charles R. Drew who set up and ran the blood plasma bank in the Presbyterian Hospital in New York City which served as one of the models for the widespread system of blood banks now in operation for the American Red Cross.
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Aug
20
1944
Famous Black Astrologer not Psychic!
James Black was one of the first famous Black Astrologer in the early 70s! He lived in Chicago on the southside. He was born around 1910-1911! He read for clients like Earth Wind & Fire, Aura Ajayi, a famous psychic and countless more all over the world!He was once featured in Ebony Magazine!
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Sep
8
1911
Roberta Martin, gospel great born
Born this day in Helena, AR --- died Jan. 18, 1969 Worked with gospel greats like Thomas Dorsey and Theodore Frye. Sis. Martin became owner of one of the largest gospel publishing houses in Chicago.
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Feb
12
1907
Cardiss R. Collins
Cardiss R. Collins of Chicago elected to Congress. She succeeded her late husband.
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5
1973
Mae Jemison: Astronaut, Physician
Born: October 17, 1956
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Oct
17
1956
A school for blacks
Quakers, led by Anthony Bennezet, opened a school for Blacks in Philadelphia.
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Jun
28
1770
George Washington Carver Day
January 5 is George Washington Carver Day in honor of
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Jan
5
1943
National Council of Negro Women founded
National Council of Negro Women founded in New York City with Mary McLeod Bethune as president.
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Dec
5
1935
1st black to hold exec. position in White House
E. Frederic Morrow appointed administrative aide to President Eisenhower and became the first Black to hold an executive position on the White House staff.
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Jul
9
1955
Ida B. Wells Barnett
Ida Wells was born a slave on July 16, 1862, in Holly Springs, Mississippi, to James and Elizabeth (Warrenton) Wells. The oldest in a family of four boys and four girls, she acquired from her parents a love of liberty and self-sufficiency that characterized her
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Mar
25
1931
James McCune Smith, a physician and writer educatedin New York's African Free
James McCune Smith, a physician and writer educated in New Yorks African Free School and at the University of Glasglow in Scotland, begins to practice medicine in New York City and eventually opens a pharmacy there; he also conducts pioneer work in the scientific study of race.
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Jan
0
1837
In May of 1975, Aaron also surpassed Ruth's RBI mark. He finished his career w
In May of 1975, Aaron also surpassed Ruths RBI mark. He finished his career
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Aug
1
1982
Anna Arnold Hedgeman, first woman to serve
Anna Arnold Hedgeman, first woman to serve in the cabinet of a New York City mayor, born
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Jul
5
1899
Motown records fact
David Ruffin started out singing with the
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Jan
11
1964
Guion S. Bluford, Jr---Astronaut (birthday)
Guion S. Bluford, Jr., Ph.D. (Colonel, U.S. Air Force - Retired): First African-American in Space
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Nov
22
1942
Angela Davis arrested in New York City and charged
Angela Davis arrested in New York City and charged with unlawful flight to avoid persecution for her alleged role in California courthouse shoot-out.
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Oct
13
1970
Abolitionist Society Organized
First abolitionist society in United States organized in Philadelphia.
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Apr
14
1775
National Urban League Formed
The National Urban League was formed in New York City. The league was born out of a merger of the National League for the Protection of Colored Women, National League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes and the Niagra Movement.
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Apr
19
1910
Death of George H. White
Death of George H. White (66) last of the post Reconstruction congressman, Philadelphia.
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Dec
28
1918
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