Ralph Bunche became the first African American to win a Nobel Peace Prize in 1950

December 10

On December 10, 1950, Ralph Bunche became the first African American to win a Nobel Peace Prize. 

He was awarded a Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to escalate tensions between Israel and Arab nations. 

Ralph Bunche died in 1971. He was 67 years old.

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Sources

A&E Television Networks. (2010, February 9). American diplomat Ralph Bunche receives Nobel peace prize. History.com. Retrieved December 1, 2022, from https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/bunche-receives-nobel-peace-prize