Black History Facts for Today by Yenoba.com

March 14
After persistent persuasion by the NAACP, the U.S. Army created the first training camp for black officers in Des Moines, IA, on this date in 1917.

Quincy Delight Jones, composer and musician, was born in Chicago, IL, on this date in 1933. Jones has worked with such artists as Michael Jackson and the USA for AFRICA project among others.

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