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African-American Facts for Week of: June 5, 2016

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Know Your History!

Up to the early 20th century, most American knowledge of Black history was

limited to the African American struggle through slavery and emancipation. The

significance of Black history is recognition of the advancements and

accomplishments of a group of people once defined by the Constitution as three-

fifths of a person. While slavery in America hosts the background of Black history,

the African American impact on history reaches beyond the country’s early history,

as African Americans have made significant contributions.

African-American Facts for Week of: June 5, 2016Ā 

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June 5, 1950

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The Supreme Court weakened the foundations

U.S. Supreme Court undermined the legal foundations of segregation in three landmark cases, Sweatt v. Painter, McLaurin v. Oklahoma State Regents and Henderson v. United States.

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June 5, 1956

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Montgomery Buses Segregated

Federal court ruled that racial segregation on Montgomery city buses violated Constitution.

June 6, 1950Ā 

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Lt. Gen. Frank E. Petersen

On June 6, 1950, Frank Petersen enlisted in the Navy. At the age of 20, he was the first Afro-American to be named a naval aviator in the Marine Corp. He was also the first African American to command a fighter squadron, a fighter air group, an air wing, and a major base. Lt. Gen. Frank. Petersen, was considered by his friends to be a leader and a gentleman in his affairs.

June 6, 1987

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Mae Jemison chosen to be Astronaut

Mae C. Jemison, M.D. was chosen by NASA to begin training as a space shuttle.

June 7, 1930

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New York Times agrees to use term Negro

Respecting Negro demands, the “New York Times” announced that the “N” in the word “Negro” would be henceforth capitalized in its pages.

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June 8, 1953

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Martin Luther King Jr. Marries

In 1953, King, Sr., performs the marriage ceremony of King, Jr., and Coretta Scott at the Scott home near Marion, Alabama.

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June 8, 1982

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1982 – Satchel Paige, dies

Baseball legend pitcher Satchel Paige dies in Kansas, City Missouri. Satchel who played famously in the Negro Leagues, went unrecognized by major baseball leagues for nearly a decade. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1971.

June 9, 1989

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Call for Reparations by Congressman John Conyers

Congressman John Conyers D-Michigan announced a call for a reparations study.

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June 10, 1964

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1964 – U.S. Senate imposed cloture for first time

U.S. Senate imposed cloture for first time on a civil rights measure, ending Southern Filibuster by a vote of 71-29. Civil rights bill, with public accommodation and fair employment sections, was signed by President Johnson on July 2.

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June 10, 1941

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Death of Marcus Garvey

Death of Marcus Garvey (52), London, England. Marcus Mosiah Garvey, Jr., ONH (17 August 1887Ā ā€“ 10 June 1940),was a Jamaican political leader, publisher, journalist, entrepreneur, and orator who was a proponent of the Pan-Africanism movement, to which end he founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League (UNIA-ACL). He also founded the Black Star Line, a shipping and passenger line which promoted the return of the African diaspora to their ancestral lands.

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June 11, 1963

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Vivian Malone and James Hood, accompanied by U.S.

Vivian Malone and James Hood, accompanied by U.S. Deputy Attorney General Nicholas Katzenbach attempt to register at the University of Alabama. Governor George Wallace bodily blocks their entrance. When National Guardsmen return later in the day with Malone and Hood, Wallace steps aside.

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June 11, 1964

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Nelson Mandela sentenced to life imprisonment

Nelson Mandela sentenced to life imprisonment for allegedly attempting to sabotage the white South African government.

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About AnnetteĀ 

Too often America revels in its greatness but often fails to confront or come to grips with the darker moments of American history. Exploring African American history could allow America to lance the boil of the past and move towards healing.

To me, the omission of any group from history teachings results in a limited understanding of history’s relationship with the present and future. Know your history.

Comments, I can be reached at:

j.annette92@yahoo.com

Twitter: @Annette92J

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