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1894 Congress repeals the Enforcement Act, making it easier for the South to discriminated against freed African slaves.
1925 Black revolutionary Marcus Garvey is sent to federal prison in Atlanta, convicted of mail fraud, but convinced, probably correctly, that he had been framed by African-Americans in cahoots with the federal government wanting integration
1968 Gary Coleman is born in Zion, Ohio. He will become famous for his role in the Different Strokes TV series which ran from 1978-1986.
1986 Debi Thomas is the first African American to win the women's singles U.S. National Figure Skating championship.

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Photo/Video: Fried Chicken, Collard Greens on NBC’s Black History Month Menu Photo/Video: Fried Chicken, Collard Greens on NBC’s Black History Month Menu
Feb. 05, 2010
Queatlove snapped picture of NBC cafeteria menu.
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From ‘Whites Only’ Lunch Counter to Civil Rights Museum From ‘Whites Only’ Lunch Counter to Civil Rights Museum
Feb. 02, 2010
At 50-Year Anniversary of Historic Lunch Counter Sit-Ins, Former Store Now Houses Memories from America's Segregated Past
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Robinson Inspired MLK, Others Robinson Inspired MLK, Others
Jan. 19, 2010
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum celebrates hero's role
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Sojouner Truth To Make History In Capitol Sojouner Truth To Make History In Capitol
Apr. 23, 2009
Cicely Tyson among celebs to mark NCBW's triumph.
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Obama Fam Throws First White House Egg Roll Obama Fam Throws First White House Egg Roll
Apr. 14, 2009
Event opened to families across the country for first time – thanks to Internet.
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Text of President Obama's Speech On The Economy Text of President Obama's Speech On The Economy
Apr. 14, 2009
Text of President Obama's April 14th speech at Georgetown University.
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Obama Gives OK For Force Against Pirates Obama Gives OK For Force Against Pirates
Apr. 13, 2009
Navy snipers kill 3 Somali marauders; Hijacked ship captain freed (Video) Pirates vow revenge on US for killing 3 of their comrades. Read on for details.
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Turk Reporter Dons Blackface For Obama Segment Turk Reporter Dons Blackface For Obama Segment
Apr. 10, 2009
Also: Did President 'bow' to King Abdullah? It's a question still nagging White House (Watch Video on both)
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Michelle Obama's Mom Speaks Out Michelle Obama's Mom Speaks Out
Apr. 08, 2009
Essence catches up with first lady and her mother in May issue.
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Michelle Obama Visits London Schoolgirls Michelle Obama Visits London Schoolgirls
Apr. 04, 2009
Queen Elizabeth wasn't the only Brit to get a hug from the First Lady.
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