Black History Facts for Today by Yenoba.com

August 21
Nat Turner, revolutionary freedom-fighter, began his famous slave revolt in Southampton County, VA, on this date in 1831. During the three-day revolt, Turner and other slaves killed around 60 whites.

William "Count" Basie, influential jazz pianist and musician, was born in Red Bank, NJ, on this date in 1904.

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