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This Date in African American History:
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1910
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Nick Stewart, actor who founded the Ebony Showcase Theater!
*On this date in 1910, Nick Stewart was born. |
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1809
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Joseph Roberts, Liberia's first President!
*This date celebrates the birth of Joseph Jenkins Roberts in 1809. |
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1912
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The best of Texas blues, Lightnin Hopkins
*On this date, in 1912, we remember the birth of Lightnin Hopkins. |
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1910
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Jimmie Crutchfield was "the Little Big Man" of Black baseball
*On this date in 1910, Jimmie Crutchfield was born. |
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1999
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First Black Chess Grand Master ranked!
*On this date in 1999, the first African-American chess player attained the rank of International Grand Master. |
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1843
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Richard Boyd, a tireless spiritual leader
*Richard Henry Boyd was born on this date in 1843. |
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1946
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He combined athletic power and speed, Bobby Bonds!
*Bobby Bonds was born on this date in 1946. |
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1925
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A Southern fixture, the New Everdale Baptist Church!
*On this date in 1925 the New Everdale Baptist Church was built. |
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