Black On This Day – February 8th

1995

Black On This Day – February 7th

1926

 Negro History week originated by Carter G.Woodson is observed for the first time.

In 1976 it became Black History Month.

1872

 Alcorn A&M College opened

1945

Irwin Molison appointed to Customs Court.

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Black on this day – February 4th

1794 – France abolishes slavery.

France abolishes slavery. The nation will have a lukewarm commitment to abolition and will, under Napoleon, reestablish slavery in 1802 along with the reinstitution of the “Code noir”, prohibiting blacks, mulattoes and other people of color from entering French colonial territory or intermarrying with whites.

1971 – National Guard mobilized to quell rioting in

National Guard mobilized to quell rioting in Wilmington, North Carolina. Two persons killed. Until the 9th.

1986 – A stamp of Sojourner Truth is issued

A stamp of Sojourner Truth is issued by the U.S. Postal Service

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Black (Her)Story Month: Warrior Queen Nzingha

During Nzingha’s childhood, the Portuguese were trying to invade her country and take her people as slaves. She was a member of the Jaga people who lived in Ndongo, now known as Angola. When her brother, Ngolo, died she became Queen and the Portuguese’s main rival.