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Macon Bolling Allen
Macon Bolling Allen GPUNLTD celebrates Macon Bolling Allen, the first African American licensed to practice law and to hold a judicial position in the United States, who passed...
The Birth of Elijah McCoy on May 2, 1844.
The Birth of Elijah McCoy on May 2, 1844. GPUNLTD celebrates the birth of Elijah McCoy, Canadian-American inventor and engineer of African descent who has 57 U.S. patents,...
Pearl Bailey was born on March 29, 1918
Pearl Bailey was born on March 29, 1918 G&P celebrates singer and actor Pearl Bailey who was born on March 29, 1918. When Bailey belted out her sound,...
Phyllis Mae Daley Navy Nurse Corps on March 8, 1945.
Phyllis Mae Daley Navy Nurse Corps on March 8, 1945. G&P celebrates Phyllis Mae Daley, first of four African American Navy Nurses to serve active duty in WW...
Carter G. Woodson who on Feb. 7, 1926 initiated the first National Negro Week.
Carter G. Woodson initiated the first National Negro Week. GPUNLTD celebrates Carter G. Woodson who, on Feb. 7, 1926, initiated the first National Negro Week. In 1976...
Bob Marley was born on Feb. 6, 1945.
Bob Marley was born on Feb. 6, 1945. G&P celebrates the birth Bob Marley, the Great Reggae Artist and Humanitarian, who was born on Feb. 6, 1945. He...
Ratification of the 15th Amendment
Ratification of the 15th Amendment GPUNLTD celebrates the ratification of the 15th Amendment that took place on Feb. 3, 1870. This Amendment paved the way for Black Suffrage....
Eric Holder the first African-American United States Attorney General
Eric Holder the first African-American United States Attorney General GPUNLTD celebrates Eric Holder who became the first African-American to be confirmed as United States Attorney General on Feb....
Genesis: In the Beginning-Black History From a Biblical Perspective
Genesis: In the Beginning-Black History From a Biblical Perspective For years Americans have celebrated Black History Month as if black history began after slaves landed in the Western...
Elaine Weddington Steward who made history on Jan. 25, 1990.
Elaine Weddington Steward who made history on Jan. 25, 1990. Elaine Weddington Steward was named assistant general manager of the Boston Ref Sox on Jan. 25, 1990, making...