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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.
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.”
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.