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Garrett Morgan patents a “safety hood”

On October 13, 1914, Garrett Morgan patented a “safety hood”. 

Posted byThe Black BlogOctober 13, 2022October 10, 2022Posted inToday in HistoryLeave a comment on Garrett Morgan patents a “safety hood”

Wilt Chamberlain dies at the age of 63

On October 12, 1999, Wilt Chamberlain dies at the age of 63. 

Posted byThe Black BlogOctober 12, 2022October 10, 2022Posted inToday in HistoryLeave a comment on Wilt Chamberlain dies at the age of 63

MC Lyte is born

On October 11, 1971, MC Lyte was born in Queens, New York. 

Posted byThe Black BlogOctober 11, 2022October 10, 2022Posted inToday in HistoryLeave a comment on MC Lyte is born

Simone Biles wins her fifth all-around world gymnastics championship

On October 10, 2019, Simone Biles won her fifth all-around world gymnastics championship. 

Posted byThe Black BlogOctober 10, 2022October 10, 2022Posted inToday in HistoryLeave a comment on Simone Biles wins her fifth all-around world gymnastics championship

Deon Hemmings is born

On October 9, 1968, Deon Hemmings was born in St. Ann, Jamaica. 

Posted byThe Black BlogOctober 9, 2022October 8, 2022Posted inToday in HistoryLeave a comment on Deon Hemmings is born

Wangari Maathai becomes the first African woman to win a Nobel Peace Prize

On October 8, 2004, Environmentalist Wangari Maathai became the first African woman to win a Nobel Peace Prize. 

Posted byThe Black BlogOctober 8, 2022October 8, 2022Posted inToday in HistoryLeave a comment on Wangari Maathai becomes the first African woman to win a Nobel Peace Prize

Toni Morrison becomes the first African American woman to win a Nobel Prize for Literature

On October 7, 1993, Toni Morrison became the first African American woman to win a Nobel Prize for Literature.

Posted byThe Black BlogOctober 7, 2022October 8, 2022Posted inToday in HistoryLeave a comment on Toni Morrison becomes the first African American woman to win a Nobel Prize for Literature

Michael Jordan retires from professional basketball for the first time

On October 6, 1993 Michael Jordan retired from professional basketball for the first time. 

Posted byThe Black BlogOctober 6, 2022October 6, 2022Posted inToday in HistoryLeave a comment on Michael Jordan retires from professional basketball for the first time

Yvonne Burke is born

On October 5, 1932 Yvonne Burke was born in Los Angeles, California.

Posted byThe Black BlogOctober 5, 2022October 6, 2022Posted inToday in HistoryLeave a comment on Yvonne Burke is born

Sugar Ray Robinson has his first professional boxing fight

On October 4, 1940 legendary boxer Sugar Ray Robinson had his first professional boxing fight. 

Posted byThe Black BlogOctober 4, 2022October 6, 2022Posted inToday in HistoryLeave a comment on Sugar Ray Robinson has his first professional boxing fight

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