On March 6, 1957, the Gold Coast, known today as Ghana, gained independence from Britain. Ghana Independence Day is celebrated in Ghana to commemorate their independence. The Ghanaian flag was designed by Theodosia Salome Okoh. The red signifies those who died for independence. The gold symbolizes mineral wealth and the green symbolizes the country’s nature and grasslands. The black star signifies African emancipation.
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Laurence Fishburne | Famous Actor, Director, Executive Producer
Laurence John Fishburne III was born on July 30, 1961 in Augusta, Georgia. He is a famous actor, director, executive producer and writer.
Today in History | Garrett Morgan died | First Black Man to Own A Car in Cleveland, Ohio | Famous Inventor
Did you know? Garrett Morgan was an inventor, who patented an improved sewing machine, a hair strengthening product, a breathing mask and a traffic signal. He was also the first black man in Cleveland, Ohio to own a car.
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