The most disrespected person in America is the Black Woman. The most unprotected person in America is the Black Woman. The most neglected person in America is the Black Woman.
In 1922
- Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority founded at Butler University
In 1900
- African-American painter Henry O Tanner was one of the 6,916 American exhibitors at the Paris Exposition, winning a silver medal for his entry
In 1941
- Madame Lillian Evanti founds the National Negro Opera Company
In 1977
- Srpingarn Medal awarded to Alexander P. Haley (author of ROOTS) for his unsurpassed effectiveness in portraying the legendary story of an American of African descent.
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