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William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. (October 23, 1810 – May 18, 1848) was one of the earliest biracial-black U.S. citizens in California and one of the founders of the city that became San Francisco. A highly successful, enterprising businessman, he w ...
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This Day in Black History: March 25, 1983 (139 hits)
This Day in Black History: March 25, 1983 The Motown family conducted a bittersweet reunion performance for its 25th anniversary on March 25, 1983. It was a glittering reunion of some of the most prominent figures in the American music industry o ...
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Dorothy Irene Height (March 24, 1912 – April 20, 2010) was an African American civil rights and women's rights activist. She focused on the issues of African American women, including unemployment, illiteracy, and voter awareness. Height is credited ...
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This Day in Black History: March 22, 1873 On March 22, 1873, slavery was abolished in Puerto Rico. (150 hits)
This Day in Black History: March 22, 1873 On March 22, 1873, slavery was abolished in Puerto Rico. On March 22, 1873, the Spanish legislature passed a law abolishing slavery in the colony of Puerto Rico. The decree mandated that although slave ...
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Arthur Winston (March 22, 1906 – April 13, 2006) was a Los Angeles Metro employee for 76 years. He is best known for being honored as the "Employee of the Century" by the U.S. Department of Labor for his unparalleled reliability. Biography Wins ...
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Shannon and Shannade Clermont Born: March 21, 1994 Shannon and Shannade Clermont sometimes called the Clermont twins, are American models, fashion designers, and television personalities. They received media attention from their appearances on t ...
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This Day in Black History: March 20, 1957 Actress Vanessa Bell Calloway was born in Cleveland, (113 hits)
This Day in Black History: March 20, 1957 Actress Vanessa Bell Calloway was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on March 20, 1957. Vanessa Bell Calloway has performed in numerous television programs and films, but began her career as a dancer in the origina ...
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Shelton Jackson "Spike" Lee (born March 20, 1957) is an American filmmaker and actor. Lee's work has continually explored race relations, issues within the black community, the role of media in contemporary life, urban crime and poverty, and other po ...
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Sister Rosetta Tharpe (born Rosetta Nubin, March 20, 1915 – October 9, 1973) was an American singer and guitarist. She gained popularity in the 1930s and 1940s with her gospel recordings, characterized by a unique mixture of spiritual lyrics and elec ...
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Jan Matzeliger Jan Matzeliger was an inventor of Surinamese and Dutch descent best known for patenting the shoe lasting machine, which made footwear more affordable. UPDATED: JUN 24, 2020 Who Was Jan Matzeliger? Jan Matzeliger settled in the ...
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Moms Mabley (109 hits)
Loretta Mary Aiken (March 19, 1894 – May 23, 1975), known by her stage name Jackie "Moms" Mabley, was an American stand-up comedian and actress. Mabley began her career on the theater stage in the 1920s and became a veteran entertainer of the Chit ...
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