On this day in 1900, Booker T. Washington founded the National Negro Business League
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August 23, 2023
Posts in category: On This Day in History
On this day in 1904, William “Count” Basie was born
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August 21, 2023
On this day in 1963, the first U.S. postage stamp designed by a Black artist was placed on sale
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August 16, 2023
On this day in 1938, United States House Representative Maxine Waters was born
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August 15, 2023
On this day in 1966, Halle Berry was born in Cleveland, Ohio
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August 14, 2023
Today marks the 50th anniversary of hip hop
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August 11, 2023
On this day in 1963, Whitney Houston was born
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August 9, 2023
On this day in 1986, Spike Lee’s “She’s Gotta Have It” premiered in theaters
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August 8, 2023
On this day in 1960, Niger declared independence from French colonial rule
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August 3, 2023
On this day in 1868, the 14th Amendment was officially declared and ratified
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July 28, 2023
On this day in 1847, the Republic of Liberia achieved independence
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July 26, 2023
On this day in 1984, legendary blues singer Big Mama Thornton passed away
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July 25, 2023
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