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On this day in 1897, Marian Anderson, trailblazing singer and civil rights icon, was born in Philadelphia
Born on February 27, 1897, in Philadelphia, Marian Anderson became one of the 20th century’s most celebrated singers.
As a child, her church choir...
On this day in 1966, Andrew Brimmer, the first Black governor of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, was appointed
Andrew Brimmer, the first Black governor of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, was appointed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on February 26,...
W.E.B. Du Bois was born on this day in 1868
Born on February 23, 1868, in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, W.E.B. Du Bois emerged as a prominent figure in sociology and history. His extensive studies...
On this day in 1950, Dr. J was born in Roosevelt, New York
Julius Erving, widely known as Dr. J, was born February 22, 1950, in Roosevelt, New York.
Attending the University of Massachusetts, Erving honed his skills...
On this day in 1965, Malcolm X was assassinated while preparing to address a crowd at the Audubon Ballroom
On this day in 1965, Malcolm X was assassinated while he was preparing to address a crowd of more than 400 guests for his...