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1845-Macon Bolling Allen passes bar examination
Macon Bolling Allen, first African American lawyer admitted to the bar, passed examination at Worchester,…
1905-Robert Sengstacke Abbott finds the Chicago Defender calling it,
Robert S. Abbott was founded The Chicago Defender with an initial investment of 25 cents.…
1960-President Eisenhower signed Civil Rights Act of 1960.
President Eisenhower signed Civil Rights Act of 1960. The Civil Rights Act of 1960 (Pub.L.…
1969-John B. Mclendon becomes first African American professional head coach.
John B. Mclendon becomes first African American American Basketball Association (ABA) head coach and the…
1962 - Ernie Davis dies
Ernie Davis, an American football halfback at Syracuse University and the first African-American athlete to win…