Actress and producer Phylicia Rashad was born in 1948. She is most known for her role in ‘The Cosby Show.’
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Wellington Webb became the first African American mayor of Denver in 1991
Wellington Webb became the first African American mayor Denver, Colorado in 1991. He served as mayor from 1991 to 2003.
Legendary rapper and actor Tupac Shakur was born in 1971
Legendary rapper Tupac Shakur was born in 1971.Tupac is known for his hit songs like “Dear Mama” and “Only God Can Judge Me.”
Georgiana Simpson became the first African American woman to receive a Ph.D. in the U.S. in 1921
Georgiana Simpson became the first African American woman to receive a Ph.D. in the U.S. in 1921. She received her Ph.D. from the University of Chicago.
Thurgood Marshall was appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court in 1967
Thurgood Marshall was appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court in 1967. In 1967, Thurgood Marshall was appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court by President Lyndon B. Johnson.
After being confirmed by the Senate, Thurgood Marshall was later sworn in. Making him the first African American Supreme Court Justice.
Two black students officially enrolled at the University of Alabama in 1963
Two black students enrolled at the University of Alabama in 1963. The two students Vivian Malone Jones and James Hood were previously barred from enrolling by the Governor of Alabama.
Prominent activist and author Marcus Garvey died in 1940
Prominent activist and scholar Marcus Garvey died at the age of 52 in 1940. Marcus Garvey was a prominent activist, journalist and author. In addition to his activism, Garvey spearheaded movements and founded organizations that sought to empower black people. He founded the Negro World newspaper and the Universal Negro Improvement Association. Garvey died in 1940 at the age of 52.
Alain Locke, the father of the Harlem Renaissance, died in 1954
Alain Locke died at the age of 69 in 1954. Alain Locke is known as the father of the Harlem Renaissance. He was also the first African American Rhodes Scholar.
The Tulsa Race Massacre ended in 1921
The Tulsa Race Massacre started after thousands of white people burned down homes and businesses in Greenwood, a predominantly black neighborhood. The area, known as ‘Black Wall Street’, was home to several businesses and homes. More than 1,250 homes were burned down during the Tulsa Massacre.
The historic Tulsa Race Massacre started in 1921
Tulsa Race Massacre started in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1921. The historical Tulsa Race Massacre started after thousands of white people burned down homes and businesses in Greenwood, a predominantly black neighborhood. The area, known as ‘Black Wall Street”, was home to several businesses and homes. More than 1,250 homes were burned down during the Tulsa Massacre.
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