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Arnette Hubbard was installed as the first woman president of the National Bar Association in 1981
On July 31, 1981, Arnette Hubbard was installed as the first woman president of the National Bar Association. Arnette Hubbard earned higher education from Southern Illinois Carbondale University before attending law school. After graduating from law school, she went on to pursue a law career.
Cheryl Boone Issacs was elected as the first Black president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2013
On July 30, 2013, Cheryl Boone Issacs was elected as the first Black president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS).
Cheryl Boone Issacs is a renowned film marketing and public relations executive who has broken through color barriers throughout the film industry.
Carl Lewis won his fourth consecutive Olympic gold medal in the long jump in 1996
On July 29, 1996, Carl Lewis won his fourth consecutive Olympic gold medal in the long jump. Carl Lewis is a legend in the track and field world. He earned nine gold medals during his career. Since retiring from the sport, Carl Lewis has used his knowledge and skills to usher in the next generation of track stars.
The Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was officially adopted in 1868
On July 28, 1868, the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was officially adopted.The Fourteenth Amendment granted citizenship to all including formerly enslaved people. Although the Fourteenth Amendment was ratified on July 8, 1866 it was not officially adopted until July 28, 1868. The Fourteenth Amendment was a pivotal victory for African Americans during the civil rights movement.
Trailblazing inventor Garrett Morgan died in 1963
On July 27, 1963, Garrett Morgan died at the age of 86. Garrett Morgan was a trailblazing inventor. Garrett Morgan patented an improved sewing machine, a hair strengthening product, a breathing mask and a traffic signal. Today, Morgan is honored for the contributions and advancements he made to science and technology.
Singer and songwriter Brenton Wood born in 1941
On July 26, 1941, Brenton Wood was born. Brenton Wood was a famous singer and songwriter.
Emmett Till was born in 1941
On July 25, 1941, Emmett Till was born in Chicago, Illinois. 14-year old Emmett Till was brutally beaten in 1995 after allegedly whistling at Carolyn Bryant, a white woman. Bryant recanted her story in 2017 according to the book “The Blood of Emmett Till” by Tim Tyson.
Educator, writer and civil rights activist Mary Church Terrell died in 1954
On July 24, 1954, Mary Church Terrell died. Mary Church Terrell was an educator, writer and civil rights activist. Terrell devoted her time to creating educational and empowering spaces for black people. She founded, co-founded and governed several prestigious black institutions, including the NAACP and the National Association of Colored Women.
Jackie Robinson was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962
On July 23, 1962, Jackie Robinson was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Jackie Robinson is widely known for breaking color barriers. In 1947, he made history as the first African American to play in Major League Baseball when he debuted with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Despite facing racial discrimination throughout his career, Jackie Robinson still achieved much success including 9 MVP awards and a World Series title in 1955.
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