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You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, and how you can still come out of it

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Today In History

• In 1921 - Shuffle Along, first of a succession of popular musicals featuring Black talent, opened at the 63rd Street Music Hall, New York City.
  
• In 1900 - Civil War hero Sgt William Carney becomes 1st African American to receive Medal of Honor