On October 6, 1993, Michael Jordan retired from professional basketball for the first time. Michael Jordan is one of the greatest basketball players of all time. He played most of his career for the Chicago Bulls, winning them a total of six NBA championships. In 1993 Michael Jordan announced his first retirement from the NBA. At the time of his retirement Jordan had led the Chicago Bulls to three NBA championships. After retiring, Jordan pursued a professional baseball career with the Chicago White Sox. On March 19, 1995, Michael Jordan ended his retirement and returned to the Chicago Bulls, leading them to three more championships from 1995-1998. Michael Jordan officially retired in 2003.
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Gary and Desiree Roberts | Founders
Gary and Desiree Roberts are the co-owners of Laces & Pages, LLC. Desiree is a professional counselor in the mental health field and Gary holds a wealth of knowledge in Business Administration and marketing. Desiree’s passion for literature and mental health, along with Gary’s passion for business and art led to the creation of Laces & Pages. Laces & Pages is an online bookstore for BIPOC authored children’s books. Gary and Desiree want their customers to use clothing and accessories to express their individuality and show off their personality, while at the same time inspiring others to do the same. Together, Laces & Pages strives to create an inviting atmosphere where customers feel welcome to explore their wide selection of books and unique children’s clothes.
Yvonne Burke, the first Black woman to represent California in Congress, was born in 1932
On October 5, 1932 Yvonne Burke was born in Los Angeles, California. Yvonne Burke is known for breaking gender and color barriers throughout her career in politics and public service. Yvonne Burke earned higher education from the University of California at Los Angeles and the University of Southern California School of Law. After attending law school, Burke was admitted to the California bar in 1956 where she began her career of public service. Her accomplished career includes being the first African-American woman to represent California in Congress and the second African-American woman to attend USC Law School.
Influential blues singer Bessie Smith was buried in 1937
On October 4, 1937, Bessie Smith was buried. Bessie Smith was a pioneer blues singer. Bessie Smith was tragically killed in a car accident at the age of 43.
Mary McLeod Bethune opened the Daytona Literary and Industrial Training School for Negro Girls, known as Bethune-Cookman University in 1904
On October 3, 1904, Mary McLeod Bethune opened the Daytona Literary and Industrial Training School for Negro Girls. In 1923, Cookman Institute and Daytona Literary and Industrial Training School for Negro Girls mereged to form the Daytona-Cookman Collegiate Institute. Not too long after the merging the name was changed to Bethune-Cookman University in honor of Dr. Mary Bethune on April 27, 1931. Today, Bethune-Cookman College offers a wide range of bachelors and masters programs to more than 2000 students.
Thurgood Marshall was sworn in as the first Black U.S. Supreme Court Justice in 1967
On October 2, 1967, Thurgood Marshall was sworn in as the first black U.S. Supreme Court Justice.
President Lyndon B. Johnson nominated Thurgood Marshall to the U.S. Supreme Court on June 13, 1967. After his nomination was confirmed by Congress on August 30 of the same year, Marshall was sworn in by Chief Justice Earl Warren as the first black U.S. Supreme Court Justice. He served as a Supreme Court justice for nearly 25 years before retiring in 1991. Thurgood Marshall died in 1993 at the age of 84.
Nigerian Independence Day was first celebrated in 1960
On October 1, 1960, Nigerian Independence Day was first declared.
Illya Scott | Founder
Illya Scott is the founder of More than A Conqueror (MtAC). Driven by his desire to encourage and inspire others, Illya launched MtAC.
Unique Jordan | Licensed Professional Counselor and Founder
Unique Jordan is a Licensed Professional Counselor and the owner of A Unique Perspective LLC. Unique has more than 10 years of experience in the mental health field, earning her master’s degree from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology.
Shymika Stephenson-Davison | Author, Education Consultant and Founder
Shymika Stephenson-Davison is an author, education consultant and the founder of PreCollege Solutions. Shymika is a first-generation college student receiving a Bachelor of Business Administration from Northwestern State University and a Master of Business Administration from Texas Woman’s University. Her passion for college prep derived from her experiences and journey being a first-generation college student. This led her to launch PreCollege Solutions which assists as many high school students as possible to attend college and graduate with no or minimum student debt.
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