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"On This Date in Black History: A Calendar of Events"

This free, daily Black History facts website contains over 2,000 entries delivering Black History every day of the year searchable by date or keyword. The calendar features many major Black achievements and important dates in Black History including ideas, inventions, and leadership by Black people that have helped propel America to prominence and helped mankind world-wide.
July 31

Father Patrick Francis Healy, the first Black man to receive a Ph.D., was named President of Georgetown University, on this date in 1874. Healy became the first Black president of a predominately white institution.

Whitney Moore Young, Jr., Executive Director of the National Urban League, was born in Lincoln Ridge, KY, on this date in 1921.

Elijah Muhammad called for the creation of a Black state within the boundaries of America at a meeting in New York on this date in 1960.

Arnette R. Hubbard became the first Black woman President of the National Bar Association on this date in 1981.

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