On September 13, 1996, Tupac Shakur died after being shot 6 days earlier in a drive by shooting.
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Dr. Mae Jemison becomes the first African American woman to go to space
On September 12, 1992, Dr. Mae Jemison became the first African American woman to go to space.
Quincy Jones wins an Emmy Award for ‘Roots’
On September 11, 1977, Quincy Jones won an Emmy award for the ABC miniseries ‘Roots.’
Dr. Mordecai Johnson dies at the age of 86
On September 10, 1976, Dr. Mordecai Johnson, the first African American president of Howard University, died at the age of 86.
Dr. Carter G. Woodson creates the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History
On September 9, 1915, Dr. Carter G. Woodson founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History.
Althea Gibson becomes the first African American to win the U.S Open
On September 8, 1957, Althea Gibson became the first African American to win the U.S Open.
Classes start at Baltimore public schools after Brown vs. Board ruling of 1954
On September 7, 1954, classes officially began in Baltimore with school integration in effect.
John Brown Russwurm becomes the first African American to graduate from Bowdoin College
On September 6, 1826, John Brown Russwurm became the first African American to graduate from Bowdoin College.
Cassius Clay wins a gold medal at the 1960 Rome Olympics
On September 5, 1960, Cassius Clay, who later became Muhammad Ali, won a gold medal at the Rome Olympics in 1960.
Arkansas Governor Orval Faubus calls the Arkansas National Guard on the ‘Little Rock Nine’
On September 4, 1957 Arkansas Governor Orval Faubus called on the Arkansas National Guard to prohibit black students from entering a formerly all white high school.
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