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Quincy Jones wins an Emmy Award for ‘Roots’
On September 11, 1977, Quincy Jones won an Emmy award for the ABC miniseries ‘Roots.’
Trinidad and Tobago’s Independence Day is celebrated
On August 31, 1962, Trinidad and Tobago independence day is celebrated to commemorate its independence from Britain.
Fred Hampton is born
On August 30, 1948, Civil rights activist and Black Panther Fred Hampton was born.
Michael Jackson is born
On August 29, 1958, Famous singer and songwriter Michael Jackson was born in Gary, Indiana.
Martin Luther King Jr. delivers “I Have a Dream” speech
On August 28, 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous “I have a dream” speech at the March on Washington.
W.E.B. Du Bois dies in Ghana
On August 27, 1963, scholar, writer and author W.E.B. Du Bois died in Ghana.
Colin Kaepernick addresses taking a knee during the national anthem for the first time
On August 26, 2016, former NFL Quarterback Colin Kaepernick publicly addresses taking a knee during the national anthem for the first time.
The Arthur Ashe Stadium
August 25 On August 25, 1997, the Arthur Ashe Stadium was officially dedicated in New York in 1997. The stadium pays tribute to legendary tennis player Arthur Ashe. Sources Arthur Ashe Stadium
Bayard Rustin dies at the age of 75
On August 24, 1987, civil rights activist and organizer Bayard Rustin died in 1987 at the age of 75.
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