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Bob Marley performs Final Concert

On September 23, 1980, Bob Marley performed his last concert at the Stanley Theatre in Pittsburgh.

Posted byThe Black BlogSeptember 23, 2022September 14, 2022Posted inToday in HistoryLeave a comment on Bob Marley performs Final Concert

Abraham Lincoln issues a preliminary Emancipation Proclamation

On September 22, 1862, Abraham Lincoln issued a preliminary Emancipation Proclamation that announced his plan to free all slaves.

Posted byThe Black BlogSeptember 22, 2022September 14, 2022Posted inToday in HistoryLeave a comment on Abraham Lincoln issues a preliminary Emancipation Proclamation

Florence Griffith-Joyner dies

On September 21, 1998, olympic sprinter Florence Griffith-Joyner suddenly passed away at the age of 38.

Posted byThe Black BlogSeptember 21, 2022September 14, 2022Posted inToday in HistoryLeave a comment on Florence Griffith-Joyner dies

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr is stabbed in Harlem

On September 20, 1958 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was stabbed during a book signing in Harlem by Izola Ware Curry.

Posted byThe Black BlogSeptember 20, 2022September 13, 2022Posted inToday in HistoryLeave a comment on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr is stabbed in Harlem

Atlanta University is founded

On September 19, 1865, Atlanta University was founded by the American Missionary Association. 

Posted byThe Black BlogSeptember 19, 2022September 13, 2022Posted inToday in HistoryLeave a comment on Atlanta University is founded

Jimi Hendrix dies

On September 18, 1970, legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix died at the age of 27. 

Posted byThe Black BlogSeptember 18, 2022September 13, 2022Posted inToday in HistoryLeave a comment on Jimi Hendrix dies

Vanessa Williams becomes the first black Miss America

On September 17, 1983, Vanessa Williams became the first black woman to be crowned Miss America. 

Posted byThe Black BlogSeptember 17, 2022September 14, 2022Posted inToday in HistoryLeave a comment on Vanessa Williams becomes the first black Miss America

B.B. King is born

On September 16, 1925 B.B. King was born in Mississippi. 

Posted byThe Black BlogSeptember 16, 2022September 13, 2022Posted inToday in HistoryLeave a comment on B.B. King is born

Four black girls killed during Birmingham church bombing

On September 15, 1963, four black girls were killed in Birmingham church bombing. 

Posted byThe Black BlogSeptember 15, 2022September 13, 2022Posted inToday in HistoryLeave a comment on Four black girls killed during Birmingham church bombing

Constance Baker Motley is born

On September 14, 1921, Constance Baker Motley was born in Connecticut in 1921. 

Posted byThe Black BlogSeptember 14, 2022September 12, 2022Posted inToday in HistoryLeave a comment on Constance Baker Motley is born

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