On January 8, 1922, Charles Young died. Charles Young was the first African American man to achieve the rank of colonel in the U.S. Army.
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Famous author Zora Neale Hurston was born in 1891
On January 7, 1891, Zora Neale Hurston was born. Zora Neale Hurston was a famous author during the 1900s. Zora Neale Hurston is the author of “Their Eyes Were Watching God” and “Tell My Horse.”
Famous director and screenwriter John Singleton was born in 1968
On January 6, 1968, John Singleton was born. John Singleton was a famous director and screenwriter known for his work in several popular films and tv shows. John Singleton died in 2019 at the age of 51.
Prominent agricultural scientist George Washington Carver died in 1943
On January 5, 1943, George Washington Carver died. George Washington Carver was an influential agricultural scientist during the 1900s.
Gwen Moore became Wisconsin’s first African American member of Congress in 2005
On January 4, 2005, Gwen Moore became Wisconsin’s first African American member of Congress. Gwen Moore represented Wisconson’s fourth congressional district.
Edward Brooke, the first African American elected to the U.S. Senate by popular vote, died in 2015
On January 3, 2015, Edward Brooke died. Edward Brooke was the first African American elected to the U.S. Senate by popular vote.
Renowned historian and educator John Hope Franklin was born in 1915
On January 2, 1915, John Hope Franklin was born. John Hope Franklin is a renowned historian and educator who conducted several impactful studies on African American history.
Haitian Independence Day is celebrated to acknowledge Haiti’s independence
On January 1, 1804, Haiti first declared independence after leading a successful revolution starting in 1791.
Prominent sculptor and educator Selma Burke was born in 1900
On December 31, 1900, Selma Burke was born in 1900. Selma Burke is famously known for the art piece she did on President Franklin Roosevelt. To educate and guide other artists, Selma Burke opened the Selma Burke School of Sculpture in NYC and the Selma Burke Art Center in Pittsburgh.
NBA superstar LeBron James was born in 1984
On December 30, 1984, LeBron James was born. LeBron James is a professional basketball player and philanthropist. LeBron James is recognized as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. LeBron James is the NBA’s all time scoring leader.
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