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1910 Film/TV |
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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 Politics/Law/Military |
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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 Music |
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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 Sports/Outdoors |
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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 Episode |
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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 Religion |
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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 Sports/Outdoors |
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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 Religion |
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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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