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Slaves Are Free
On this date Abraham Lincoln freeed the slaves. -
All White Legislature Pass Black Codes
All-white legislatures in the former Confederate states pass the so-called "Black Codes," sharply curtailing African Americans' freedom and virtually re-enslaving them. -
Louis Armstrong Forms his band
Jazz trumpeter and vocalist Louis Armstrong forms his "Hot Five" band. He will become a jazz legend and a cultural icon. -
African Amercian Youths Accused of Rape
Nine African American youths are accused of raping two white women, and tried for their lives and quickly convicted in Scottsboro, Alabama. The "Scottsboro Boys" case attracts national attention and will help fuel the civil rights movement. -
Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry
The Logan Family started their school year. And the year the story was taken place in Mississippi -
Parsley Massacre
The Massacare of 20,000 Dominicans! :( -
Rosa Parks Doesn't Give up her seat.
Rosa Parks a black woman does not give up her seat to a black man. -
First Afircan American Play
Lorraine Hansberry's "Raisin in the Sun" is the first play by an African American woman to be produced on Broadway. pbs.org -
Watts Riot
On August 11th, 1965 in Los Angles, California a riot broke out with 34 deaths, 1000 injuries, and 3000 arrests. Stands as the biggest riot. -
Birthdate
Gabrielle Monique Union was born on October 29, 1972 -
BIrthday!
That night at 11 pm girl named Selena made her way to the world, right out of her moms belly. -
Riots in Haiti
Deadly clashes between police and protesters during demonstrations against high prices, power cuts. Two months later, demonstrations about economic policies leave at least five dead. news.bbc.co.uk -
Motown Records is Founded
Motown Records is founded in Detroit, Mich. Motown will go on to feature such legendary artists as Michael Jackson, Gladys Knight, Lionel Ritchie and Queen Latifah.