Sojourner Truth delivered a groundbreaking speech at the Ohio Women’s Rights Convention in 1851. The speech was a pivotal moment in the women’s rights movement.
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Ernest Green became the first Black student to graduate from Little Rock Central High School in 1958
Ernest Green became the first black student to graduate from Little Rock Central High School in 1958. Ernest Green was a part of the Little Rock Nine.
Coleman Young, the first African American mayor of Detroit, was born in 1918
Coleman Young was born in 1918. Coleman Young was the first African American mayor of Detroit, Michigan. He served as mayor from 1974-1994.
A decision was made in the Plessy vs. Ferguson case in 1896
A decision was made in the Plessy vs. Ferguson case in 1896. The ruling upheld the “separate but equal” doctrine.
A historic ruling made in Brown vs. Board of Education in 1954
On May 17, 1954, a ruling was made in the historic civil rights case Brown vs. Board of Education. The ruling found that racial segregation in public schools is unconstitutional.
Clara Stanton Jones, first African American president of the American Library Association, was born in 1913
On May 14, 1913, Clara Stanton Jones was born. Clara Stanton Jones was the first African American president of the American Library Association. She was also the first woman and the first African American director of the Detroit Public Library.
Legendary singer and songwriter Stevie Wonder was born in 1950
On May 13, 1950, Stevie Wonder was born. Stevie Wonder is a legendary singer, songwriter and musician. He is known for popular hits “Isn’t She Lovely” and “Part-Time Lover.”
Oscar Stanton De Priest, Chicago’s first black alderman, died in 1951
On May 12, 1951, Oscar Stanton De Priest died. Oscar DePriest was an influential civil rights activist and politician. Oscar DePriest was the first black alderman of Chicago, Illinois.
Bob Marley passed away in 1981
On May 11, 1981, Bob Marley passed away at the age of 36. Bob Marley was born in Jamaica in the 1940’s. He produced hits like “No Woman, No Cry” and “Positive Vibrations.” Today, Bob Marley is remembered as one of the best reggae artists in music history.
Singer and songwriter Tamia was born in 1975
On May 9, 1975, Tamia was born. Tamia is a singer and songwriter. Tamia is known for hit songs like “So Into You” and “Stranger in My House.”
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