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1865 Confederate President Jefferson Davis authorizes the use of black troops. The Civil War ends, however, before the order can be put into effect.
1960 Civil rights leader James Farmer of the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) starts out on the first Freedom Ride. Farmer and accompanying freedom fighters set out to test the new desegregated system and were beaten for their efforts.

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PAVING THE WAY FOR THE LADIES PAVING THE WAY FOR THE LADIES
Feb. 25, 2010
Looking back at the historic Wake Robin Golf Club
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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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