On October 23, 1955, Charles “Charlie” Brackins became the first HBCU graduate to play quarterback in the NFL.
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Bobby Seale is born
On October 22, 1936, Robert “Bobby” Seale was born in Texas.
Ronald E. McNair is born
On October 21, 1950, Astronaut and physicist Ronald E. McNair was born in South Carolina.
Enolia McMillan is born.
On October 20, 1904, Enolia McMillan was born.
The Navy formally admits African American women into the Navy
On October 19, 1944, President Roosevelt and the Navy formally admitted African Americans into the Navy.
Terry McMillan is born
On October 18, 1951, Terry McMillan was born in Michigan.
Capital Savings Bank is founded in 1888
On October 17, 1888, Capital Savings Banks was founded in 1888.
Tommie Smith and John Carlos raise their fists at the 1968 Olympics
On October 16, 1968, American athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised their fists at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics.
The Black Panther Party is formed
On October 15, 1966, the Black Panther Party was founded in Oakland, California.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. wins a Nobel Peace Prize
On October 14, 1964 Dr. Martin Luther King won a Nobel Peace Prize for his nonviolent approach to the civil rights movement.
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