On this day in African-American History...
1832 - Founded by black women, the Female Anti-Slavery Society was established in Salem, MA.
1865 - On this day, the state of Tennessee revised its constitution to include the abolition of slavery.
1881 - Arranger, composer and bandleader James R. Europe was born in Mobile, AL, on this day. During the second World War, Europe was head of the 369th Infantry Band, nicknamed the "Hell Fighters," which was an all-black outfit that played all over France.
1907 - Trumpet player Rex Stewart was born in Philadelphia, PA, on this day. Stewart played with the Duke Ellington Orchestra.
1928 - Medal of Honor winner Lawrence Joel was born in Winston-Salem, NC, on this day.
1938 - Novelist Ishmael S. Reed was born in Chattanooga, TN, on this day.
1950 - Basketball great Julius W. Erving, also known as Dr. J., was born in Roosevelt, NY, on this day.
1989 - Singer Tina Turner won the Grammy for the fourth time in a row in the category of Best Female Rock Vocal Performance.
1989 - The first Grammy awarded in the Rap category was bestowed on DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince for their song, "Parents Just Don't Understand."
2008 - The founder of the Montgomery Improvement Association, Johnnie R. Carr, died at the age of 97 on this day.
Sources for this information: African-American Registry | Biography.com | BlackFacts.com | Black History Pages | IMDiversity.com | Munirah Chronicle | Natural Agricultural Library | University of Pennsylvania - African Studies Center | Yenoba.com
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