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This Week in Black History, November 13, 1956
The U.S. Supreme Court declares that Alabama laws requiring segregated buses are illegal, thus ending the Montgomery Bus Boycott, which…
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Dodgers fans crowd downtown to celebrate World Series
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts hold the Commissioner’s Trophy during the Dodgers victory parade Nov. 3 through downtown. The…
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This Week in Black History November 6, 1962
Augustus Freeman Hawkins of Los Angeles is elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, becoming the first Black Congress member…
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This Week in Black History, October 30, 1979
Richard Arrington Jr. Richard Arrington Jr. was elected as the first African-American mayor of Birmingham, Alabama. He served 20 years,…
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This Week in Black History, October 24, 1935
Langston Hughes’ play “Mulatto” opens in New York, becoming the first Black-authored play to become a long-running Broadway hit. It…
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This Week in Black History October 16, 1968
San Jose State track stars Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised gloved fists during a medal ceremony at the Summer…
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Arts-based nonprofit to celebrate 30th anniversary Oct. 3
Akuyoe Graham By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Akuyoe Graham’s journey is a testament to the power…
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This Week in Black History, October 5, 1985
Grambling State University defeats Prairie View A&M 27-7, giving Grambling coach Eddie Robinson 324 career victories in college football, breaking…
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This Week in Black History September 27, 1950
Gwendolyn Brooks becomes the first African-American writer to win a Pulitzer Prize for her book of poetry, “Annie Allen,” a…
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This Week in Black History September 20, 1987
Actress Alfre Woodard Actress Alfre Woodard wins the Emmy Award for outstanding guest performance in a dramatic series for NBC’s…
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