Tulsa Race Massacre started in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1921. The historical Tulsa Race Massacre started after thousands of white people burned down homes and businesses in Greenwood, a predominantly black neighborhood. The area, known as ‘Black Wall Street”, was home to several businesses and homes. More than 1,250 homes were burned down during the Tulsa Massacre.
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Vivian Malone Jones became the University of Alabama’s first black graduate in 1965
Vivian Malone Jones became the University of Alabama’s first black graduate in 1965.
Sojourner Truth delivered a groundbreaking speech at the Ohio Women’s Rights Convention in 1851
Sojourner Truth delivered a groundbreaking speech at the Ohio Women’s Rights Convention in 1851. The speech was a pivotal moment in the women’s rights movement.
Legendary singer and actress Gladys Knight was born in 1944
Legendary singer and actress Gladys Knight was born in 1944.
Ernest Green became the first black student to graduate from Little Rock Central High School in 1958
Ernest Green became the first black student to graduate from Little Rock Central High School in 1958. Ernest Green was a part of the Little Rock Nine.
Iconic singer and songwriter Lauryn Hill was born in New Jersey in 1975
Iconic singer and songwriter Lauryn Hill was born in New Jersey in 1975.
George Floyd was murdered by former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in 2020
George Floyd was murdered by a Minneapolis police officer in 2020. George Floyd was pinned by the neck for almost 9 minutes by former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin until he lost consciousness and died. The death of George Floyd sparked global protests and riots.
Coleman Young, the first African American mayor of Detroit, was born in 1918
Coleman Young was born in 1918. Coleman Young was the first African American mayor of Detroit, Michigan. He served as mayor from 1974-1994.
Army Sgt. William Carney became the first African American to receive the Medal of Honor in 1900
Army Sgt. William Carney became the first African American to receive the Medal of Honor in 1900. Army Sgt. William Carney earned the Medal of Honor for his efforts to protect the American flag during the Civil War.
Prominent poet and writer Langston Hughes died in 1967
Prominent poet and writer Langston Hughes died in 1967. Langston Hughes used his gift of poetry and writing to highlight key aspects of African American history. He was a leading figure during the Harlem Renaissance.
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