On April 22, 1950, Charles Hamilton Houston died in 1950 at the age of 54. Charles Hamilton Houston was an influential lawyer and civil rights activist. Throughout his life, Charles Hamilton Houston used his law and ethical skills to contribute to the civil rights movement. His contributions include architecting the Brown vs. Board of Education ruling in 1954, serving as the dean of Howard University Law School and mentoring Thurgood Marshall.
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Legendary singer and songwriter Prince died in 2016
On April 21, 2016, Prince died at the age of 57. Prince was a legendary singer and songwriter.
Iconic singer and songwriter Luther Vandross was born in 1951
On April 20, 1951, Luther Vandross was born. Luther Vandross was an iconic singer and songwriter. Luther Vandross is known for hit songs like “Never Too Much”, “Dance with My Father”, “Here and Now” and “A House Is Not a Home.”
Professional basketball player Candace Parker was born in 1986
On April 19, 1986, professional basketball player Candace Parker was born. Candace Parker is a two-time WNBA champion and two-time WNBA MVP. Her accomplishments include being the first woman to appear on the cover of NBA 2K and the first woman to win a slam dunk contest.
Bill Russell became the first African American head coach in the NBA in 1966
On April 18, 1966, Bill Russell became the first African American head coach in the NBA.
Mifflin Wistar Gibbs, the first Black person elected to public office in British Columbia, was born in 1823
On April 17, 1823, Mifflin Wistar Gibbs was born. Mifflin Wistar Gibbs was the first black person elected to public office in British Columbia.
Famous author and novelist Ralph Ellison died in 1994
On April 16, 1994, Ralph Ellison died. Ralph Ellison was a famous author and novelist. Ralph Ellison is the author of The Invisible Man and Juneteenth.
Jackie Robinson became the first African American to play in Major League Baseball in 1947
On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson became the first African American to play in Major League Baseball.
William H. Hastie Jr., the first African American federal judge, died in 1976
On April 14, 1976, William H. Hastie Jr. died. William H. Hastie Jr. was the first African American federal judge.
Sidney Poitier became the first African American to win an Academy Award for best actor in 1964
On April 13, 1964, Sidney Poitier became the first African American to win an Academy Award for best actor.
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