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Victoria Gray Adams dies at the age of 79
On August 12, 2006, Mississippi civil rights activist Victoria Gray Adams died at the age of 79.
PUSH ends month-long boycott with Coca-Cola
On August 11, 1987, Jesse Jackson and his organization PUSH (People United to Save Humanity) ended a month-long boycott with Coca-Cola.
Shirley Chisholm delivers a speech in support of the Equal Rights Amendment of 1970
On August 10, 1970, Shirley Chisholm delivered a speech in support of the Equal Rights Amendment in 1970.
The TLC Group purchases Beatrice Foods for $985M
On August 9, 1987, the TLC Group owned by Reginald Lewis purchased Beatrice Foods for $985 million.
The African Baptist Church is founded
On August 8, 1805, the African Baptist Church was founded by Reverend Thomas Paul.
Barry Bonds breaks Hank Aaron’s home run record
On August 7, 2007, Barry Bonds hit his 756th career home run breaking Hank Aaron’s record.
Jamaican Independence Day is celebrated
On August 6, 1962, Jamaican Independence Day was first celebrated in Jamaica, to commemorate their independence from the United Kingdom.
The Atlanta Daily World is founded by William Alexander Scott II
On August 5, 1928, Atlanta’s oldest black newspaper, the Atlanta Daily World, was founded in 1928 by William Alexander Scott II.
The remains of three civil rights leaders are found in Mississippi
On August 4, 1964, the bodies of three civil rights leaders were found near Philadelphia, Mississippi after being missing since June 21st.
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