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Tupac Shakur dies

On September 13, 1996, Tupac Shakur died after being shot 6 days earlier in a drive by shooting. 

Posted byThe Black BlogSeptember 13, 2022September 12, 2022Posted inToday in HistoryLeave a comment on Tupac Shakur dies

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. 

Posted byThe Black BlogSeptember 12, 2022September 12, 2022Posted inToday in HistoryLeave a comment on Dr. Mae Jemison becomes 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.’ 

Posted byThe Black BlogSeptember 11, 2022September 7, 2022Posted inToday in HistoryLeave a comment on Quincy Jones wins an Emmy Award for ‘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. 

Posted byThe Black BlogSeptember 10, 2022September 7, 2022Posted inToday in HistoryLeave a comment on Dr. Mordecai Johnson dies 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. 

Posted byThe Black BlogSeptember 9, 2022September 7, 2022Posted inToday in HistoryLeave a comment on Dr. Carter G. Woodson creates 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. 

Posted byThe Black BlogSeptember 8, 2022September 7, 2022Posted inToday in HistoryLeave a comment on Althea Gibson becomes 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. 

Posted byThe Black BlogSeptember 7, 2022September 7, 2022Posted inToday in HistoryLeave a comment on Classes start at Baltimore public schools after Brown vs. Board ruling of 1954

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. 

Posted byThe Black BlogSeptember 6, 2022September 7, 2022Posted inToday in HistoryLeave a comment on John Brown Russwurm becomes 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.

Posted byThe Black BlogSeptember 5, 2022September 4, 2022Posted inToday in HistoryLeave a comment on Cassius Clay wins a gold medal at the 1960 Rome Olympics

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.

Posted byThe Black BlogSeptember 4, 2022September 4, 2022Posted inToday in HistoryLeave a comment on Arkansas Governor Orval Faubus calls the Arkansas National Guard on the ‘Little Rock Nine’

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