Black History Facts for Today by Yenoba.com

September 11
(James) Charles Evers, civil rights activist who became mayor of Fayette, MS, (1969), was born on this date in 1922.

Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington, legendary composer and bandleader, received the 44th NAACP Spingarn Medal on this date in 1959 for his musical achievements.

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