1854-The oldest historically black university in the US, Lincoln University is incorporated. Kwanzaa ends today. The seventh principal (Imani) faith. For more fascinating tidbits check out blackfacts.com.
1917-Acclaimed actor and director Ossie Davis was born on this day. 1865-The 13th Amendment abolishing slavery was ratified. For more historical tidbits, check out blackfacts.com.
1944-Rep. Mickey Leland was born in Lubbock, Texas. Leland was killed August 7, 1989 when the plane in which he was a passanger crashed somewhere in Southwestern Ethiopia. 1942-Legendary musician Jimi Hendrix was born on this date. Some of his musical influences included B.B. King, Muddy Waters and Curtis Mayfield. For more fascinating info, check […]
1940-The Supreme Court ruled that whites can’t bar African-Americans from white neighborhoods. 1913-Pioneering surgeon, Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, becomes a member of the American College of Surgeons. For more historical facts check out Blackfacts.com.
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