Author Archives: Robert Scott

Black History Knowledge

Black History Knowledge — June 10

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What happened on this day. These are the June 10 moments in Black history worth knowing, remembering, and passing on. 1954 — Southern governors organize resistance to school integration On June 10, 1954, governors and representatives from twelve Southern states met in Richmond, Virginia, to resist the Supreme Court’s Brown v. Board of Education decision. […]

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Black History Knowledge

Black History Knowledge — June 9

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1948 — Oliver W. Hill is elected to Richmond City Council
09
Jun

What happened on this day. These are the June 9 moments in Black history worth knowing, remembering, and passing on. 1948 — Oliver W. Hill is elected to Richmond City Council On June 9, 1948, attorney Oliver W. Hill was elected to Richmond City Council, becoming the first African American elected to that body since […]

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Birthday Celebrations

Birthday Celebrations — June 9

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Jackie Wilson
09
Jun

Born on this day. These are the birthdays we celebrate on June 9 — the people whose lives added to the story of Black history. Jackie Wilson Born June 9, 1934 — Died January 21, 1984 Title: Singer, performer, and soul music pioneer Jackie Wilson, known as “Mr. Excitement,” was one of the great performers […]

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Black History Knowledge

Black History Knowledge — June 8

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1953 — The Supreme Court rules against restaurant segregation in Washington, D.C
08
Jun

What happened on this day. These are the June 8 moments in Black history worth knowing, remembering, and passing on. 1953 — The Supreme Court rules against restaurant segregation in Washington, D.C. On June 8, 1953, the Supreme Court decided District of Columbia v. John R. Thompson Co., ruling that segregation in D.C. restaurants was […]

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Birthday Celebrations

Birthday Celebrations — June 8

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Keenen Ivory Wayans
08
Jun

Born on this day. These are the birthdays we celebrate on June 8 — the people whose lives added to the story of Black history. Keenen Ivory Wayans Born June 8, 1958 Title: Comedian, actor, writer, producer, filmmaker, and television creator Keenen Ivory Wayans is a comedian and filmmaker best known for creating In Living […]

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