On December 31, 1900, Selma Burke was born in 1900.
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LeBron James is born
On December 30, 1984, LeBron James was born in Akron, Ohio.
Robert C. Weaver is born
On December 29, 1907, Robert C. Weaver was born in Washington, D.C.
Denzel Washington is born
On December 28, 1954, Denzel Washington was born.
Marjorie Joyner dies at the age of 98
On December 27, 1994, Marjorie Joyner died at the age of 98.
Harriet Ida Pickens and Frances Eliza Wills become the first African American Navy officers
On December 26,1944, Harriet Ida Pickens and Frances Eliza Wills were officially commissioned, becoming the first African American Navy officers.
Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr. establishes PUSH
On December 25, 1971, Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr. founded PUSH (People United to Save Humanity).
Film producer and director Lee Daniels is born
On December 24, 1959, Lee Daniels was born.
Madam C.J. Walker is born
On December 23, 1867, Madam C.J. Walker was born.
Jean-Michel Basquiat is born
On December 22, 1960, Jean-Michel Basquiat was born.
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