| William Grant Still, musician, was born in Woodsville, MS, on this date in 1895. Still's "Afro-American Symphony" is regarded as the first of its kind by a Black composer. Minister Louis Farrakhan, religious leader of the Nation of Islam, was born in New York City on this date in 1933. The Poor People's Campaign began on this date in 1968. SCLC President, Ralph David Abernathy, along with a delegation of leaders representing the poor and minorities met on Capitol Hill for conferences with Cabinet members. Bob Marley, the "King of Reggae" music, died in Miami, FL, on this date in 1981. Marley and Peter Tosh were primarily responsible for Jamaica's reggae music gaining worldwide acceptance. Hoyt J. Fuller, editor of the First World magazine and Black World, died in Atlanta, GA, on this date in 1981. Frederick Douglass "Fritz" Pollard, football player, coach, and the first Black named to an All-American football team, died at age 92 on this date in 1986. Share this with your friends and family Copyright 1999-2008 BJSM-Yenoba.com |
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