Digest entry: 02/23/2023 @ 08:54 PM
On This Day in Black History... (Zomorria Eugene)
2/24
1864 - Rebecca Lee becomes the first black woman to receive an M.D. degree.
1937 - One of the world’s most distinguished academic physicians Haile Tesfaye Debas is born. He is a renowned researcher credited with nearly 40 scientific papers.
1942 - Katherine Carper, one of the plaintiffs in the Brown v. Board of Education Case, is born.
1956 - Athlete Eugene Parker is born. He is the first African-American sports agent.
1984 - Comedian and Political commentator Trevor Noah is born.
1987 - Chicago’s first Black Mayor of Chicago Harold Washington wins re-election.
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I will be shedding light on important moments and black people's contributions throughout February. This will be focused on Black History in the United States, but I will try to include Afro-diasporic history. So many stories, moments, and people go unheard of yet were integral to where we are today. I encourage y'all to look into these moments, those I did not mention, and the contributions of Black people today.
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Black History now, Black History tomorrow, Black History Forever!
(Disclaimer: This is a joke, if you don't get it, look into Black History.)
Sources:
https://www.blackfacts.com
https://calendar.eji.org/racial-injustice/feb/
http://blackhistorydaily.com/