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On this day in 1942, Huey P. Newton was born

Clay Cane February 17, 2023

LeVar Burton was born on this day in 1957

Clay Cane February 16, 2023

On this day in 1968, Henry Lewis became the first Black conductor/music director of a major American orchestra

Clay Cane February 15, 2023

On this day in 1971, Leroy “Satchel” Paige became the first Negro League veteran to be nominated to the Baseball Hall of Fame

Clay Cane February 9, 2023

On This day in history marks two major milestones in Black history. Doug Williams of the Washington Redskins, known as the Washington Commanders, was the first Black quarterback to play in the Super Bowl on Jan. 31, 1988

Clay Cane January 31, 2023

On This day in History: January 20th, poet, actress and activist Dr. Maya Angelou recites her poem “On the Pulse of Morning” at the inauguration ceremony for President Bill Clinton in Washington, D.C.

Clay Cane January 23, 2023

Bo Diddley was born on this day in 1928

Clay Cane January 23, 2023

On This Day: December 15th, ATL Urban League Celebrates 122nd Anniversary

Jamie Jackson January 23, 2023

On this day December 29 in 1907, Dr. Robert C. Weaver became the first African American to serve in a presidential cabinet

Maya Tillman January 23, 2023

Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Harriet Ida Pickens (left) and Ensign Frances Wills

Oct. 19, 1944: U.S. Navy began admitting African-American women to serve as administrative officers

Clay Cane October 19, 2022

Legendary comedian Dick Gregory was born on this day in 1932, in St. Louis, Missouri

Clay Cane October 12, 2022

Hip hop legend MC Lyte was born on this day, October 11, in 1970

Clay Cane October 11, 2022

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