Today in Black History for March 9th 1. 2002 - The French And Indian War Black Troops in the French and Indian War: Even before the Revolutionary War, a pattern had been established in British colonies whereby African Americans were enlisted to defend the colonies when they were attacked, but were excluded from military service in times of peace. When Major General Edward Braddocks forces ... 2. 1999 - Slavery The U.S. Supreme Court declared Joseph Cinquez and his fellow mutineers free. In August 1839, in the most famous slave ship revolt in history, Cinquez, the son of an African king, and his Mendi followers had killed the captain and taken over the Spanish slaver the Amistad. The rebels were captured off Long Isla... Share this Fact! 3. 1997 - Rap artist Nortorious B.I.G. dies Rap artist the Nortorious B.I.G. is killed in a drive-by shooting in Los Angeles. He was 24. Share this Fact! 4. 1966 - Andrew F. Brimmer first Black governor of the Fede Andrew F. Brimmer became the first Black governor of the Federal Reserve Board. Upon leaving the Federal Reserve Board in August 1974, I taught courses on capital markets and finance at the Harvard Business School for two years. I established my economic and financial consulting firm (Brimmer & Co. Inc.) in July 19... Share this Fact! 5. 1961 - Ambassador Clifton Wharton is sworn in as ambassador to Norway. Clifton Wharton was the 1st Black person to earn a PhD in economics from University of Chicago in as well as the first Black president of Michigan State, predominantly White university. Share this Fact! 6. 1931 - Walter F.White, NAACP Pres. Walter F. White named NAACP executive secretary. The NAACP has had many leaders since its beginning in 1910, but none was more determined and devoted than Walter F. White. This fair-skinned, blue-eyed man who wouldnt pass worked a lifetime to defeat the nations barriers to integration Share this Fact! 7. 1922 - Activist Floyd H. McKissick born In Asheville, North Carolina, civil rights activist Floyd H. McKissick was born. A lawyer, newspaper columnist and business executive, McKissick attended Morehouse College, the University of North Carolina, and North Carolina Central University. Share this Fact! 8. 1911 - Protest Against Black Firemen White firemen of the Cincinnati, New Orleans and Texas Pacific Railroad struck to protest the hiring of Black firemen. Share this Fact! 9. 1891 - alumni North Carolina Agicultural and Technical State University is founded in Greensboro, NC. Share this Fact! 10. 1871 - Politician Oscar De Priest born Birthday in Florence, Alabama, of Oscar De Priest, who became a politician after moving to Chicago. Elected in 1928, De Priest was the first African American from Illinois elected to the House of Representatives
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