1889
Dr Daniel Hale Williams ~ (pioneer in surgery) founds Provident Hospital in Chicago, IL
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1976
Paul Robeson ~ (actor, singer, athelete and activist) dies
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1941
Richard Wright ~ wins the Spingarn Medal for Native Son
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1977
Roots ~ ABC-TV begins televising the Roots mini-series (which would go on to be the most watched mini-series in history), based on Alex Haley's book
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Why Today In Black History?
In our words: As with all aspects of American history, Black history is an indispensible key to understanding the
nation's past, present, and future. Unfortunately, much of this history began with the hundreds of thousands of Africans
who reached the United States as slaves between the sixteenth and nineteenth centuries. With such an abhorrent beginning,
the freedom and other achievements eventually earned by African Americans cannot be simply disregarded. With each new advancement
or right gained by African Americans, a new obstacle or restriction followed. The tumultuous beginnings of Black history
in the United States, along with the truly admirable perseverance of those who withstood it all are strong parts of the
growth of the nation as a whole.
A thorough grasp of Black history also gives great insight to the present state of the Black race, as well as its overall
impact on America. Without understanding how things came to be, it is difficult to make much sense of the current situation
or to form solutions to current issues concerning African Americans. Likewise, knowledge of Black history aids in avoiding
the repetition of past mistakes and tragedies in the future, and it also serves as a reminder of the potential for great
achievement and provides a foundation on which these triumphs can continue to be achieved.
- DayInBlackHistory.com Team
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