On July 14, 1968 Hank Aaron hit his 500th career home run against the San Francisco Giants.
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The phrase ‘Black Lives Matter’ first appeared
On July 13, 2013, The phrase ‘Black Lives Matter’ first appeared.
Mound Bayou is established
On July 12, 1887, two former slaves, Isaiah T. Montgomery and Benjamin T. Green established Mound Bayou.
The Niagara Movement meets for the first time
On July 11, 1905, the Niagara Movement, led by W.E.B DuBois met for the first time.
Mary McLeod Bethune is born
On July 10, 1875, educator and civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune was born.
Venus Williams wins Wimbledon for the first time
On July 9, 2000, Venus Williams wins Wimbledon for the first time.
“Billy” Eckstine is born
On July 8, 1914, famous jazz musician and bandleader Billy Eckstine was born.
Leroy “Satchel” Paige is born
On July 7, 1906, Leroy “Satchel” Paige was born in Mobile, Alabama.
Althea Gibson becomes the first African American to win Wimbledon
On July 6, 1957, Althea Gibson became the first African American to win Wimbledon.
Arthur Ashe becomes the first African American man to win Wimbledon
On July 5, 1975, Arthur Ashe became the first black man to win Wimbledon.
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