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People born the other day are very useful in positions, balancing scales of justice. The scales of justice is a symbol used in various western representations of modern law. They symbolize the idea of a fair distribution of law without the influence of bias, privilege or corruption. It could be argued that users born in october exhibit this characteristic: the late johnny cochran, born october 2, 1937; ; human rights activist, rev. Jesse l. Jackson, born october 8, 1941; rebel and abolitionist nat turner, born october 2, 1800; civic and human rights activist al sharpton, born october 3, 1954; civil and social rights activist, non-violence official mahatma gandhi, born october 2, 1869; freedom pioneer william grant still, director of the underground railroad, born october 7, 1821; archbishop desmond tutu, born october 7, 1931; charleszetta "mother" waddles, born october 7, 1912, official, director, founder and spiritual leader of mother waddles perpetual mission, inc. Who dedicated her daily life to providing food, expectation, and human dignity to the oppressed and disadvantaged; john brown russworm, editor of the first african-american newspaper, the freedom journal, born october 1, 1799; black panther leader h. Rap brown, born october 4, 1943; music producer russell simmons, born october 4, 1957; civil rights pioneer autherine lucy foster, born october 5, 1929; comedian and actor, the late bernie mac, born october 5, 1957; the nation of islam, the honorable elijah muhammad, born october 7, 1897, and mayor of new orleans ernest "dutch" morial, born october 9, 1929, who changed laws and personas, creating a service that did not exist before. His idea is that if you work hard and wish for great things, and are able to convince others, you will definitely fall for any of the pros around the world that you want to hold on to.

The above names are - only part of the colored champions born in october. Read more about these people in the rest of this article. Thank you. Enjoy

Peter salem, born a slave october 1, 1750 in framingham, massachusetts (died 1816), becomes a soldier and patriot whose owner named an education after him your city of salem, massachusetts . He became one of the first minute-man heroes of the american revolutionary war. In 1882, in our metropolis of framingham, a monument was erected in his honor. (Date of birth given here is inaccurate.)

John brown russwurm, born october 1, 1799 in port antonio, jamaica (died march 29, 1851), becomes journalist, abolitionist and colonizer. Russwurm, born to an unknown slave mother and white american merchant, john russwurm, who raised him free, was noted as being in the forefront of african-american college graduates and editor of freedom's journal, the first african-american newspaper. He became governor of the colony of maryland in 1836, a position he held until his death in june 1851. Significance of russwurm for the history of african americans for a short period of time he was in the role of editor of freedom's journal. Still, he is a more significant figure in liberian culture, here he was a pioneering black official who laid the groundwork for the eventual incorporation of the colony of maryland into liberia. (From: notable black americans, p. 1038)

Theophile t. Allen, born a slave october 1, 1846 in baton rouge parish, louisiana (died 1917), becomes a farmer . , Merchant and politician. Described as a mulatto who was considered free by his father, he became elected to the louisiana house of representatives in 1870, but was turned down. However, again elected to the louisiana address and serving from 1872 to 1874, and then again from 1881 to 1890, he served in their senate from 1874 to 1880.

Aminta s. N burnet, born october 1st. , 1892, in st. Thomas, danish west indies (died february 7, 1977), becomes an attorney and educator, representing that group of virgin islanders who grew up in hours when it took courage and great experience of the mind to destroy some traditions or restrictions. Daughter of merchant auguste and caroline mitchell burnet. In the 1940s, few local women dared to take a job in the law school. Burnet not only received her doctorate in law, but was also admitted to the practice of law in new york in 1946, and later, in april 1950, was certified as an attorney and counsel in the united states supreme court. In addition to her legal achievements, burnet is also recognized as an outstanding educator of ancient times.Before being sent to the mainland, she turned out to be the director of the former bethesda school on the island of st. Thomas, which was located in the overseas regions of charlotte amalie. She turned into an extracurricular teacher at 157 public school in manhattan. In 1948, her students nominated her for the "best teacher" competition, which she won. Despite the fact that attorney burnet lived a significant part of her personal conscious existence - in the continental united states, she, however, retained a curiosity and connection with her own homeland. As a member of the federation of societies of the american virgin islands, she assisted the group in maintaining better relations with the us government, the agency that handles the affairs of the us territories. In such respects, she worked for improvements such as increased appropriations for formation, increased educational benefits for the masses, appointments to public office, and a stable commissioner in washington. Her crusade for islet self-government ended with her death on february 7, 1977 in new york city.

Florence powell, born october 1, 1903, in wilkinsburg, pennsylvania (died 1991). ), Becomes an educator and one of the first african americans to be trained as a librarian in america. In 1931, she married charles powell and moved to jefferson city, missouri, where she became the "first lady" of lincoln university as her partner became president.

Robert richard "bob" boyd , born october 1, 1919 in potts camp, mississippi (died september 7, 2004), becomes a professional baseball player in the negro league. He was often referred to as "the rope". Boyd played for the baltimore orioles. He remained the first baltimore orioles regular to hit. (From: voices out of the negro league, p. 183)

Napoleon haney, born october 1, 1926 in texas city, texas, becomes former mayor of hyde park, illinois .Albert collins, born october 1, 1932 in leon, texas (died 11/24/18, 1993), becomes a blues singer, guitarist, service leader and songwriter. He was called the "ice personality", and sometimes the "razor edge". (From: complex movies guide, internet source)

Born october 1, 1939 in cincinnati, ohio, george r. Carruthers becomes an astrophysicist. He played a significant role in laying ultraviolet chambers on the lunar surface. His research was scattered on experimental studies of the recombination of atomic nitrogen. (From faces of science: african americans among the sciences online)

Lamont johnson, born october 1, 1941 in new york, new york, becomes a jazz pianist. (From: complex movies guide, internet source)

Herb fame, born herbert fimster on october 1, 1942 in anacostia, washington, dc, becomes the r jerusalem, virginia. (From: britannica.Com, online source)

Although mahatma gandhi was not born an african, but a colored man, mohandas karamchand gandhi was born on october 2, 1869 in the gujarat province of india (died january 30, 1948 .) Becomes a lawyer and nonviolent activist. In 1888 gandhi went to london, england to study law and became a lawyer in 1891. He received offers to practice law in south africa and lived there from 1893 to 1914. When he returned to india in 1915, his goal was india's independence from british rule. Gandhi began to develop the principles of satyagraha, known as the practice of non-violent passive resistance, while protesting against racism while living in south africa.Despite arrests, imprisonment, and harsh retribution, gandhi and his followers adhered (remaining loyal and supportive) to the principle of satyagraha. These actions attracted the attention of the whole world. Gandhi also started fasting in protest. He became known as "mahatma" which means "great soul". In 1947, india became an independent state after 300 years of british rule, gandhi's victory and non-violent resistance. Gandhi was assassinated in india in january 1948. Describing gandhi, albert einstein said: “future generations will hardly believe that a man like this ever walked this earth in flesh and blood.” (From www.Nndb.Com)

James titus "jimmy slide" godbolt, born october 2, 1927 in atlanta, georgia (died may 16, 2008), receives nea award for excellence in tap dancing in 2006. Known as the king of the slide, godbolt became an internationally renowned tap dancer, especially noted for his innovative style of tap dancing mixed with jazz. His family then moved to boston, where he grew up. After seeing bill robinson perform, slide began tap dancing lessons at the age of 12 with stanley brown at the new england conservatory of music. Throughout the united states in the late 1940s and early 1950s, performing regularly with duke ellington and the earl. Basie. In the 1960s, after work in the us had temporarily ceased, he moved to paris and danced in europe for six years. Slide's profile in the united states saw a notable resurgence in the 1980s. He danced in the films cotton club, step, and around midnight, as well as a number of television specials. He collaborated with steve condos on the jazz improvisation program at the smithsonian and performed throughout the united states and south america. In 1989, slide was nominated for a tony award for his broadway debut in black and blue. Slide continued to perform and teach in the united states later in his life, emphasizing the importance of mastering the basics and using sliding cascades of tapping close to the floor.

Moses gunn, born october 2, 1929, in st. Louis , missouri (died december 16, 1993), becomes an actor nominated for an emmy award for his role as the african chief kintango in the first part of roots, 1977. In 1977, he became an actor on the sitcom good times. He has also guest starred on a number of other series. (From www.Nndb.Com)

Maury (maurice morning) wills, born october 2, 1932 in washington, dc, becomes a professional baseball player for the los angeles dodgers. In 1962, he stole 104 bases, earning him the associated press sportsman of the year award in 1962. Wills reports that actress doris day became his girlfriend in the early 1960s. (From: www.Nndb.Com)

Robert henry lawrence, born october 2, 1935 in chicago, illinois (died december 8, 1967), becomes the first black person to be selected for space flight. He died during a training incident in december 1967. Conspiracies and speculation have come and gone as to the cause of lawrence's death. In 1989, there was no robert h. Lawrence at the memorial erected to honor the astronauts who gave their lives for the space program. It wasn't until december 1997 that lawrence received recognition and his name was added to the prestigious list. This was due to the propaganda efforts of space historian james oberg (white man). After 30 years, the air force recognized one of its pioneers in space, the first african-american astronaut selected for the space program.

Jerome gary cooper, born october 2, 1936, in lafayette, louisiana. , Becomes a businessman and diplomat, serving as u.S. Ambassador to jamaica from 1994 to 1997. (From www.Nndb.Com)

Henry robinson, born october 2, 1936 in port royal, south carolina, becomes mayor of port royal, south carolina. However, at the time i came across this background information, robinson was a member of the city council of port royal, south carolina, a position he was elected to in may 1999.

Johnny cochran jr. , Born october 2, 1937 in shreveport, louisiana (died march 29, 2005), becomes a well-known lawyer who gained worldwide attention as a member of the dream team in a live courtroom broadcast in defense of the football icon. O.J. Simpson (july 9, 1947), accused of murdering his wife, nicole, and friend.

Dorothy pitman hughes, born october 2, 1938 in lumpkin, georgia, becomes a feminist, advocate for children's rights . , African american activist, public speaker, writer, african american small business innovator, and mother of three daughters. She was the co-founder of ms. Magazine in 1972.

Michael lucius lomax, born october 2, 1947 in los angeles, california, one of six children in a wealthy middle-class family. , Becomes president and ceo of the united negrocollege fund in 2004. His father, lucius walter lomax jr. Was a lawyer and businessman, and his mother, almena davis lomax, was a journalist who came to los angeles. Angeles from the south in the 1920s. Young michael grew up on the west side of the city, in an integrated neighborhood where blacks, japanese americans, korean americans, and hispanics lived side by side. He understood early diversity from his neighbors, both traditional first-generation immigrants and their americanized children. His career includes morehouse college, english teacher, 1971–1973; atlanta mayoral candidate maynard jackson, speechwriter, 1973; city of atlanta, various positions, 1973-1978; fulton county board of commissioners, member, 1978-1980, chairman, 1980-1992; morehouse college, professor of english, 1978-1983; spelman college, professor of english, 1978-88, dillard university, president, 1994-2003, united foundation for negro colleges, president and ceo, 2004 he built his career around his vision of community service and civil liability. Education became his goal. After a prolific career as an elected official, teacher, and university administrator, lomax became president and ceo of the united negro college foundation (uncf), the oldest minority scholarship organization in the united states. As head of uncf, lomax has become part of helping tens of thousands of students at hundreds of colleges and universities, expanding the community he serves across the country.

Avery brooks, born october 2, 1948, in evansville , indiana, becomes the actor best remembered for playing "sisko" on the weekly series star trek deep space 9. (From: www.Nndb.Com)

Vanessa bell armstrong, born october 2, 1953 in detroit, michigan, became a gospel and r

Marcus robertson, born october 2, 1969 in pasadena, california, becomes a professional football player for the tennessee titans.

Dionne allen, born october 2, 1970, becomes the r this is not surprising when one considers that an estimated five thousand black cowboys roamed the cattle trails in the 19th century. Jesse stahl retired in 1929 and died in sacramento, california in 1935. He is remembered today as an incomparable racer. He was posthumously inducted into the oklahoma city rodeo hall of fame in 1979, the second black cowboy (after bill pickett) to be honored. (From: http://www.Blackpast.Org/?Q=aaw/jesse-stahl-c-1879-1935)

Dudley weldon woodard, born october 3, 1881 in galveston, texas (died 1965) becomes the second african american to receive a phd in mathematics from the university of pennsylvania. Dr. Woodard developed the master of science degree program at howard university in 1929. This ensured that howard's mathematics program would become the elite institution for mathematical research among historically black universities and colleges. (From: http://www.Archives.Upenn.Edu/histy/features/aframer/math.Html)

Josephina riley matthews, born october 3, 1897 in aiken county, south. Carolina (deceased?). Matthews has gone down in history as one of the "unsung heroes of black history". In her four decades as a licensed midwife, "mama jo" (as she was called) gave birth to over 1,300 babies, black and white, in rural south carolina. She graduated from high school at the age of seventy-four. In 1976, the state of south carolina named her woman of the year and distinguished senior american.

Saunders redding, third of seven children, was born october 3, 1906, in wilmington, delaware (died 1988). ), Becomes a writer, teacher, scientist and critic. He has been called the "dean of african american scholars". Redding's writings show that he was an integrationist. He believed that african american culture and the american experience are so interdependent that one cannot be studied without the other. The book the conscience of a scientist describes the egalitarian attitude of redding (a man who believes that all people are equal). This was the result of his upbringing; heard his father read the bible, crisis magazine, and his grandmother read the book of common prayer; his mother recites the poems of whittier and whitman, and his college lecturers demonstrate hugh blair lectures on rhetoric and fine letters. (From: notable black american men, p. 1000)

David pitt, born october 3, 1913 in grenada (died december 18, 1994), becomes a doctor and one of britain's first black politicians . Pioneers. Grenadian-born david pitt ran for election for the first time in 1959 and eventually became lord pitt of hampstead. He achieved many "firsts" and left a real legacy. If today's politicians stand on the shoulders of the likes of bernie grant, diane abbott and paul boateng, they stood on the shoulders of pitt. David pitt's achievement lists are impressive. He was the driving force behind the landmark race relations act of 1976, which created the commission on racial equality to enforce it. The law is often credited to then labor home secretary roy jenkins, but it would not have been possible without pitt. In 1969 he worked as a regular writer at kent state university.In 1971, he received a guggenheim fellowship, and in 1973 he received the academy of arts and letters literary award.

Samuel akpabot, born october 3, 1931 in uyo, akwa ibom state, nigeria, becomes nigerian composer, professor and writer, who is called the "father of nigerian art". A year before press. Lyndon b. Johnson signed the civil rights act of 1964, nigerian composer samuel ekpa akpabot and cynthia boudreau, the 16-year-old white woman he sat with, were denied service at the restaurant at the conrad hilton hotel in pittsburgh. Based on his race. The young woman expressed her outrage and fled the scene in tears. At the time, this incident was not uncommon in the us and in most cases would have gone unnoticed by the rest of the world. However, the composer immediately decided to perpetuate his memory, and later did this in a tone poem, which became known as cynthia's lament. (From: http://chevalierdesaintgeorges.Homestead.Com/akpabot.Html)

Chubby checker, born ernest evans, was born on october 3, 1941 in philadelphia, pennsylvania, and becomes a rock pioneer n-roll. 1960s, known for his song and dance called "the twist". He also popularized dances such as "huckleback", "fly", "pony" and "limbo rock". Checker's first single was called "the class". He even starred in a couple of feature films called twist around the clock and don't knock the twist. During his professional recording career, checker charted 32 times. (From: all music guide, internet source)

P. Arnold, born patricia ann cole, on october 3, 1946, in los angeles, california, becomes a soul singer and actress, born into a family of gospel singers, and therefore began her musical education at a very young age. An unsuccessful marriage to david arnold, when she was only 15 years old, brought a period of considerable hardship in her late teens, but she persevered in her musical ambitions in the hope that it would open the door to a better life. Her first break came when she won an audition to be one of ike and tina turner's backing vocalists in 1966. After ike and tina toured england with the rolling stones, mick jagger invited arnold to stay and later co-produced her first show. Solo record the first lady of immediate (1967). It was in england that p.P. Would later become the main center of its popularity. There she worked with the small faces, performing their hit "the tin soldier" (1966) and accompanying them on their subsequent tour. The small faces later wrote hit songs for arnold and her band the nice. After nice split off on its own, arnold worked with the blue jays and tnt and recorded two singles with barry gibb as producer. (From: www.Nndb.Com)

Ben coley, born october 3, 1947 in memphis, tennessee, died september 21, 2015, became a trumpeter, vocalist, songwriter and founding member of the record label of stax the bar-kays and the sole survivor of the 1967 plane crash that killed soul singer otis redding and four members of the bar-kays.

Gerald boyd, born october 3, 1950 in st. Louis , missouri, died november 22, 2006, becomes a journalist and editor whose sickle cell mother died when he was very young. His father became a truck driver and alcoholic, moved to new york city, and played little during his childhood. Boyd and his older brother gary were raised by their paternal grandmother, who also raised their two cousins. Their younger sister ruth was raised by her maternal grandmother in california. Boyd joined the new york times in 1983 after working as a correspondent for the st. Louis post-dispatch at the white house. At 28, he became the youngest journalist to receive the prestigious niemann fellowship at harvard. At a lecture in st. Louis, boyd told a hometown audience, "throughout my life i have enjoyed both the blessing and the burden of being the first black in this and the first black in this, and like many minorities and women, successful, i often felt lonely.”

Ronnie lowes, born october 3, 1950 in houston, texas, becomes a jazz saxophonist. He is the brother of jazz musician hubert lowes. (From: all music guide, internet source)

David m. Winfield, born october 3, 1951 in st. Paul, minnesota, becomes a professional baseball player who attended the university of minnesota. He became a versatile natural athlete with such potential that he was chosen by professional teams in three sports. He chose baseball, the san diego padres of the national league. He played with them for eight years, jumping leagues to sign with the new york yankees, who gave him the most lucrative contract in the history of the sport (at the time) but also a stellar display of his prowess.Winfield played as an outfielder and hit home runs that only a man of his size, 6'6", speed and body control could hit. Always a strong batter, he usually described himself as a "wrist hitter, line-drive hitter". Winfield puts as much energy as he did on the baseball field into his work with the david winfield foundation, a charity that helps underprivileged youth.

Karen bass, born october 3, 1953 in los angeles angeles, california becomes a politician as a member of the us congress from california's 33rd district. She served as a physician assistant and state legislator before being elected to the us congress in 2010, succeeding diane watson (born november 12, 1933). Earlier, speaker of the california assembly bass became the first african-american woman to head the us legislative chamber. (From: www.Nndb.Com)

Alfred (al) charles sharpton, jr. Born october 3, 1954 in brooklyn, new york, becomes a clergyman and civil rights activist. He became an ordained priest at the age of 10. In 1969 and 1970 he served as youth director of operation bread basket. He became director of the national youth movement, which later became known as the united african movement from 1970. For the democratic nomination for mayor of new york in 1997. He received the key to the city of orange in 1993; he founded and directed national action network inc. In 1991. In 1993, he received the "person of the year" award from the cultural society of the state of new york. Sharpton became the first african-american senate candidate in new york history.

Keb mo, born kevin moore, born october 3, 1951 in los angeles, california, becomes a blues guitarist whose first exposure to music became gospel at an early age. (From: all music guide, online source)

Deborah coleman, born october 3, 1956 in portsmouth, virginia, becomes a blues singer, guitarist, and songwriter. In 2001, she won an award orville gibson as best blues guitarist and was nominated four times for the wc handy award. (From: all music guide, online source)

Reggie givens, born october 3, 1971 in emporia, virginia, becomes a professional football player for the washington redskins. (From: www.Sportsillustrated.Cnn.Com, source online)

Tariq lukman trotter, born october 3, 1971 in philadelphia, pennsylvania, is better known as black thought… music artist, host host of the philadelphia hip-hop group the roots and also an occasional actor. Black thought, co-founder of the roots with drummer questlove (amir thompson), is widely known for his live performances and complex and politically conscious lyrical content.

India ari simpson, born in october. September 3, 1975 in denver, colorado, becomes a soul singer, songwriter, producer, guitarist and flautist in the genres of soul, r this idea was brought closer to came to fruition in 1994 through a meeting with tony cottrell (dj hi-tek), a producer from cincinnati who, recognizing kweli's talents, invited the young rapper to take part in some of his projects for the rawkus label. Released under the name "reflection eternal", fortified live was released by rawkus in 1997. In 1998, kweli and mos def joined forces to form black star, a project whose name was taken from the first black-owned ocean liner that sailed between africa and usa, founded by marcus garvey in 1919. (From www.Nndb.Com)

Stephen marsh, born october 3, 1979, in wingate, north carolina, turns professional th football player for the tennessee titans. : Www.Titansonline.Comcom internet source)

Bobby jackson, born october 3, 1979, probably in harvey, illinois, becomes a professional football player for the green bay packers. (From: www.Packers.Com)

Laquanda barksdale, born october 3, 1979 in winston-salem, north carolina, becomes a professional college basketball player at the university of north carolina tar heels. And san antonio silver stars. She was team captain in the 1999 and 2000 seasons. She is among the best of the rest and is a candidate for the naismith college player of the year award. She played for the us national basketball team, which won the silver medal at the world university games in spain. In the 1998 and 1999 seasons, she led the tar heels in rebounding and was third on the team in scoring. Her favorite food is pasta with shrimp and angel hair. She likes the series the real world and her favorite movie is austin powers: the spy who shagged me. Barksdale's favorite book is rosemary's baby by ira levin; favorite band is the backstreet boys and favorite athlete is mia hamm. Her favorite activities are solving puzzles, reading and sleeping. She majored in psychology at the university of north carolina. Barksdale says she'd love to take her vacation anywhere, but would love to go back to hawaii to surf and just chill on the beach. If she could switch places with anyone for a day, she says it would be her mom to let someone else carry her heavy burden for a while. (From www.Wnba.Com)

Theron smith, born october 3, 1980 in bartow, florida, becomes a professional basketball player for the memphis grizzlies.

Carrie allen mccray, born ninth of ten children, october 4, 1913 in lynchburg, virginia (died july 25 2008), becomes a writer, founding member and first board member of the south carolina writers' workshop and was named its literary prize. She was also a member of the board of governors of the south carolina authors' academy. She said, “i never thought of myself as a writer—only as a social worker and teacher who wrote and loved to write. For me it had to be confirmed. It took a liberty child.

Dolores tucker, née cynthia delores nottage, born october 4, 1927 in philadelphia, pennsylvania, becomes a controversial public figure and politician who served as secretary of state. In pennsylvania and national vice president of the board of trustees of the national association for the advancement of colored people (naacp) in 1989. In 1992, she became national chair of the national black women's political congress.

James foreman, born october 4, 1928 in chicago, illinois, becomes a civil rights activist and writer, who in 1968 held minister of foreign affairs of the black panther party. Student nonviolent coordinating committee (sncc) for several years in the early 1960s. In 1969, as a spokesman for the national conference on black economic development, he wrote the black manifesto, a document demanding $500 million from white churches and synagogues in reparation for the injustice suffered by blacks under slavery and capitalism.

Lee p. Brown, born october 4, 1937 in wewock, oklahoma, becomes the 50th mayor of houston, texas on january 2, 1998. He was overwhelmingly elected to a second term in november 1999. Brown served as new york police commissioner. The son of farm workers, lee brown attended college and received a bachelor's degree in criminology from fresno state university in 1961, a master's degree in sociology from san jose state university in 1964, a master's degree in 1968, and a ph.D. In 1970. In criminology from the university of california at berkeley. Mayor brown has spent his professional career working to empower people and communities to improve their safety, security and quality of life. Brown's success as a crime fighter was recognized when president clinton chose him to serve as director of the national drug control policy at the cabinet level. Mayor brown has dedicated his administration to the children of houston and has made youth empowerment his second guiding principle.He made good on his promise by increasing funding for after-school programs and creating many youth-focused programs such as the power card challenge, which doubled the number of juvenile library card holders in its first year. The library journal named mayor brown the 1999 politician of the year for his vision and strong support for the library system and houston's children. Mayor brown has led several overseas trade missions and is overseeing efforts to host the 2012 summer olympics in houston. Among his many awards, dr. Brown was chosen father of the year in 1991 by the national father's day committee. He served as mayor of houston, texas until january 2, 2004.

Elizabeth eckford, born october 4, 1941, little rock, arkansas, is one of the "little rock nine" a group of african american students who, in 1957, were the first black students ever to attend classes at little rock central high school in little rock (pulaski county), arkansas. Integration occurred as a result of brown v. Topeka board of education. Elizabeth's public ordeal was captured by photojournalists on the morning of september 4, 1957, after the arkansas national guard prevented her from entering the school. A dramatic image taken by johnny jenkins (upi) shows a young girl being followed and threatened by an angry white mob; this and other photographs of the amazing events of that day were circulated in the print press in the united states and around the world. In 1999, president bill clinton presented members of the little rock nine with the nation's highest civilian award, the congressional gold medal.

Bernice johnson reagon, born october 4, 1942, in dougherty city. , Georgia, becomes the vocalist, songwriter and founding member of sweet honey in the rock. Although perhaps best known as the founder and guiding force behind the washington d.C. Girl group sweet honey in the rock, bernice johnson reagon is also a well-known political activist, distinguished professor at the american university in washington, and curator emeritus of the smithsonian institution. . She also occasionally records solo albums. In the 60s, she founded the student coordinating committee of nonviolent freedom singers. Before founding sweet honey in the rock in 1973, she became the vocal director of d.C.'S black repertory theater. Raygon's early musical inspirations include gospel music she heard while attending a black american baptist church; the harmonies that surrounded her became the basis for her famous band. For reygon, music is a means of influencing change in society, instilling a sense of heritage and cultural pride, building solidarity in the face of adversity, bringing people together while recognizing their differences. In addition to performing with sweet honey in the rock, writing songs, teaching and curating, she also writes books and makes videos. (From: all music guide, internet source)

Jamil abdullah al-amin, born hubert g. Brown, better known as h. Rap brown, october 4, 1943, baton rouge, louisiana becomes a powerful symbol for black rage, the leader of the black panther party in 1960s america. While at southern university from 1960 to 1964, he joined the civil rights organization, the student nonviolent coordinating committee (sncc). He became director of the alabama project in 1966 and national director of sncc after the departure of stokely carmichael in may 1967. By 1968, brown had completely abandoned his pacifist beliefs and joined the black panther party. In 1969. Associated with the slogan "burn, baby, burn", brown was arrested. He was charged with inciting riots and arson, as well as importing weapons into louisiana. Between 1967 and 1970, he was imprisoned several times, and was shot and killed by the nypd during an armed robbery. Sentenced to five to fifteen years in attica prison, brown was paroled in 1976. After converting to islam, he changed his name to jamil abdullah al-amin. After his release, he became the owner of a grocery store in atlanta, georgia. After his release, he was arrested and charged with the murder of a sheriff's deputy in march 2000. Brown told reporters he believes this is a government conspiracy.

Clifton duncan davis, born october 4th. , 1945, in chicago, illinois, becomes an actor, songwriter, singer and pastor. Davis starred in the tv shows this is my mom and amen. Davis also wrote several hit songs for the jackson 5, including "never can say goodbye" and "lookin through the windows." , Becomes an american olympic athlete and member of the international olympic committee.She captained the american rowing team at the 1976 summer olympics, winning the bronze medal in women's eight. In 1997, she became the first female vice president of the ioc executive board.

Russell simmons, born october 4, 1957 in queens, new york, becomes a business mogul. Simmons and rick rubin founded the pioneering hip hop label def jam. He also created the phat farm, argyleculture and american classics fashion lines. Some sources indicate that his birth occurred on september 4, 1957, but most consider his birth date to be october 4, 1957.

William august (billy) hatcher, born october 4, 1960 in williams. , Arizona, becomes a professional baseball player who was an outfielder for the chicago cubs in 1984 and 1985; houston astros from 1986 to 1989; pittsburgh pirates from 1980 to 1990; cincinnati reds from 1990 to 1992 and boston red sox from 1992.

Michael tyrone sharperson, born october 4, 1961 in orangeburg, south carolina (died may 26, 1996), becomes a professional baseball player , an infielder in major league baseball who played for the toronto blue jays (1987), the los angeles dodgers and the atlanta braves. Sharperson parried and threw with his right hand. A member of the dodgers' 1988 world series championship team, sharperson was part of a group of versatile players known as the "stuntmen" for their ability to play in a wide variety of positions and roles. Although sharperson was primarily used at third and second base, he also played shortstop, first base, and right field. (From: who's who among black americans - 1994/1995)

Jon secada, born october 4, 1962, juan francisco secada martinez, in havana, cuba, becomes the winning singer-songwriter two grammy awards and sold 20 million albums since his debut english-language album in 1992. His music combines funk, soul, pop and latin american percussion. Secada has also worked as a songwriter for gloria estefan, jennifer lopez, ricky martin, mandy moore and other artists. Secada immigrated with his parents to the united states at the age of 12 after previously living in spain; while he was in school, his family ran a coffee shop. As a teenager, secada discovered his gift for music. In the culturally diverse city of miami, secada was introduced to salsa and meringue. Secada also became interested in r he who knows himself is enlightened." Ryan mcneil, born october 4, 1970 in fort pierce, florida, becomes a professional football player for the dallas cowboys and san diego chargers.

Wendy fitzwilliam, born october 4, 1972 in diego martin, trinidad and tobago, becomes a beauty queen, entrepreneur and philanthropist who won miss universe trinidad and tobago and became the second miss universe ever from trinidad and tobago in 1998. She became the third woman of african descent to win miss universe. Crown. This win came just two months before her law school graduation. She was admitted to the trinidad and tobago bar in 2000. Since her reign ended, she has been actively involved in various business and charitable activities in her homeland.

Kurt thomas, born october 4th. , 1972, dallas, texas, becomes a professional basketball player for the miami heat and new york knicks.

Kerry joseph, born october 4, 1973 in new iberia, state louisiana, becomes a professional football player for the seattle seahawks, who plays defensive end and wears number 28.

Ken anderson, born october 4, 1975 in shreveport, louisiana, becomes a professional football player for chicago bears. Source: www.Sportsillustrated.Cnn.Com)

Caes woodard, born october 4, 1975 in new york, new york, is an r in 1964 he became editorial secretary, and from 1968 to 1981 he worked as a staff writer. In 1970, moore received the pennsylvania bar association's justice scale award for his series of articles on the juvenile court system. In 1974, moore and reggie bryant hosted a television show called "black perspectives on the news" on philadelphia public television whyy. In 1977, moore won the pulitzer prize for local investigation reporting for his series on prisoner abuse at fairview state hospital. From 1980 to 1989, moore served on the faculty at uc berkeley and directed the school's summer program for minority journalism; he has also been an instructor in journalism at temple university and florida a its music video was directed by diane martel. The song peaked at number one on the us hot dance music/club play chart. The second single was "me time was released only in urban ac stores. The album track "am i worth it" was used to promote headley's "new march of dimes" educational campaign, "i want my 9 months".

Ronnie hurd , born october 5, 1976 in bay city, texas, becomes a professional soccer player for the san francisco 49ers.(From: www.Sportsillustrated.Cnn.Com)

Kele le roque, born october 5 1977 in east ham, london, becomes a british singer, first gaining mainstream recognition in 1995 with the underground hit "let me know" she reached the top ten of the uk singles chart twice: "little bit of lovin'" in 1998 and "my love" in 1999, both reaching number 8.

Teana mckeever, born october 5, 1980 year in wilmington, north carolina, becomes a professional basketball player for charlotte sting.

Brandi danielle williams, born october 5, 1982 in detroit, michigan, becomes an actress, singer, and songwriter, best known for participation in the r haitian revolutionary leader. Being a freed black slave, he helped toussaint-louverture in the liberation of haiti and became commander-in-chief under dessalines. In 1806, christophe took part in a successful conspiracy against his life. Christophe, a full-blooded negro, elected president of the republic, waged a bitter and inconclusive struggle with alexandre pétion, the champion of mulatto domination, who retained control of southern haiti. In 1811, after gaining a foothold in northern haiti, christophe declared himself king as henry i and entered into a vigorous but tyrannical rule. He created an autocracy modeled on the absolute monarchies of europe. Forced labor enriched his patrimony. Christoph surrounded himself with sumptuous and sometimes ludicrous splendor; the pomp and splendor of his reign is still shown by the ruins of the citadel of la ferrière, a formidable mountaintop fortress surrounded by sheer cliffs, and the fabulous palace of sanssouci at camp-haïtien, its capital. In 1820, while he was suffering from partial paralysis, rebellions broke out. In desperation, christophe committed suicide.

Anne (anna, at birth) margaret cooke, born october 6, 1907 in washington, d.C. (Died 1966), becomes theater educator and director. For nearly four decades, cook, a pioneering director, teacher, and administrator of theater education, founded america's first black summer theater in 1934, and in 1949, she brought international recognition to the howard players at howard university when they became the first student group in america, invited to speak abroad with the sponsorship of the state department. Cooke's father, an architect, taught at wilberforce university in ohio, and her grandfather, thomas e. Miller, us congressman from south carolina, became the first president of south carolina state college. Ann cook was recognized for her excellence wherever she worked and among the many students and people she mentored, including people of color (from notable black american women, book 2)

James warren lee, born october 6, 1909 in new orleans, louisiana (died 1960), becomes a protozoologist and zoologist. His area of research was in protozoan locomotion. (From: faces of science: african americans in the sciences, online source)

Marjorie peebles-meyers, born october 6, 1915 in new york, new york state (died, possibly 2001) becomes the first black woman to graduate from wayne university school of medicine (now wayne state university) in 1943. (From: www.Med.Umich.Edu)

Fanny lou hamer, née fanny lou townsend, 12th child of 20 sharecropper children, october 6, 1917, in ruleville, montgomery county, mississippi, died march 14, 1977, becomes a civil rights activist known for her repeated statements: "i'm sick and tired of being sick and tired." Hamer has gone from doormat to gatekeeper of her own destiny. Hamer learned the art of picking cotton early. She did her job well when she was promoted from cotton picker to plantation timekeeper. In august 1962, hamer attended a rally where groups such as the southern christian leadership conference and james foreman of the student nonviolent coordinating committee organized people to fight for freedom in mississippi. This meeting changed hamer's life dramatically. From that moment on, she shared the strengthening effect of the civil rights struggle with all who listened to her words. In the process, she became one of the most quoted women of her time. Hamer has often stated that her christian faith was at the heart of her work.Hamer believed that in the pursuit of human unity, all black women, whether middle class or working class, have a special duty to uphold law and justice. She said, "whether you have a 'phd' or not, we're in this bag together, and whether it's from morehouse or nethouse, we're still together in this bag." Hamer has received honorary doctorates from several institutions, including howard university. When she appeared at performances, her favorite song was "this little light of mine", because she considered herself a "little light" and hoped that her life would change something, and it did.

Joseph echols lowry, born october 6, 1921 or 1924 in huntsville, alabama, becomes a clergyman and prominent civil rights leader who worked with martin luther king jr. In the early days of the civil rights movement. His many awards and honors include the martin luther king, jr. Peace award for nonviolent peace in 1990. In december 1999, dr. Lowry was honored as the first recipient of the walter p. Reuter humanitarian award from wayne state university. The award honors the life of walter p. Reuther, a pioneer of the modern civil rights movement and a leader in the struggle for social justice. Lowry co-founded the southern christian leadership conference and served as president and chief executive officer until 1997, when he stepped down. For over 30 years, he pastored the historic central united methodist church, atlanta's largest and oldest united methodist church, which is predominantly black. Under his leadership, the community grew by 2,000 members. Lowry also co-founded the blf, which promotes creative leadership and empowerment for african americans to improve their lives and empower themselves, and to participate fully in american social, economic, and political life.

Julius levonne chambers, born october 6, 1936 in mount gilead, north carolina, becomes a civil rights activist and lawyer. Among the many awards he has received is the naacp hall of fame award in 1975.

Serge noubret, born october 6, 1938 in anse bertrand, guadeloupe (died april 19, 2011) . , Becomes a french professional bodybuilder, bodybuilding federation leader, film actor and writer. Serge has received numerous bodybuilding awards and titles, including ifbb mr. Europe (1970) tall, nabba mr. Universe (1976) and wbbg pro, mr. World (1977). Serge nubret's nickname is "the black panther".

Thomas mcclary, born october 6, 1949 in eustis, florida, becomes a professional guitarist, one of the founders and former members of the commodores and one of the first african american students who integrated the florida school system before brown v. Board of education went into effect. Mcclary began playing music at a very early age, starting with the ukulele and later adding acoustic guitar and then electric guitar to his repertoire. After leaving school, mcclary went to college at tuskegee university in alabama, where he majored in business.

Born october 6, 1955 in jackson, michigan, tony dungy becomes a professional football coach who started his own career. Football career as a quarterback for the university of minnesota from 1973 to 1976. He served as a defensive coach with the san francisco 49ers in 1979 and with the kansas city chiefs from 1989 to 1991. He began with the tampa bay buccaneers in 1996. Dungy also became a member of the 1979 super bowl champion pittsburgh steelers. (From: contemporary black biography, vol.17, p. 71)

Lamman rooker, born october 6, 1971 in pittsburgh, https://hotties.club pennsylvania, becomes an american actor who began his acting career in daytime soap operas. Operas the turn of the light and all my children, before roles in tyler perry's films why did i get married? Why did i get married too? And "meet the browns" and its tv adaptation. In 2016, he began starring as jacob greenleaf in the oprah winfrey network drama series greenleaf.

J.J. Stokes, born october 6, 1972 in san diego, california, becomes a professional football player for the san francisco 49ers and the jacksonville jaguars. (From www.Sportsillustrated.Cnn.Com)

Tebaki jones, born october 6, 1974 in south carolina, becomes a professional football player for the new england patriots. He plays quarterback and wears the number 34.

Melinda marie doolittle, born october 6, 1977 in st. Louis, missouri, becomes the american singer in third place. Finalist for the sixth season of american idol.Prior to her appearance on american idol, doolittle worked as a professional backing vocalist for, among others, michael mcdonald, kirk franklin, aaron neville, bb and cc winans, alabama, johnny lang, vanessa bell armstrong, carman and the anointed one. /+>Sylvester morris, born october 6, 1977 in new orleans, louisiana, becomes a professional football player for the kansas city chiefs. He plays wide receiver. (From www.Nfl.Com)

Kevin lewis, born october 6, 1978 in orlando, florida, becomes a professional football player for the new york giants. (From: www.Sportsillustrated.Cnn.Com)

Rochon bernard fegan, born october 6, 1991 in los angeles, california, eponymously known as rochon (stylized as rochon, formerly stylized as ro shon becomes an american singer-songwriter, actor, rapper and dancer, best known for his role as ty blue in the disney channel original series shake it up and as sander loyer in the disney channel film franchise camp. Rock" with jonas brothers and demi lovato. He writes and produces his own music and also works with the president of lava/universal republic. In 2012, rochon appeared on dancing with the stars.

Rayon nicole brown, born october 6, 1992 in los angeles, california, becomes an american actress, singer and dancer, younger sister. R refined enough for adults but sultry enough for younger listeners; strong enough in the face of heartbreak to please women, but delightful enough to grab guys." Braxton began her career performing traditional r october 8, 1941 in greenville, south carolina, becomes an american civil rights activist, baptist minister and politician. He ran as a democratic presidential candidate in 1984 and 1988 and was a shadow u.S. Senator from the district of columbia from 1991 to 1997. He is the founder of the organizations that came together to form rainbow/push. Former u.S. Representative jesse jackson jr. Is his eldest son. Jackson was also the host of both sides with jesse jackson on cnn from 1992 to 2000. He attended the racially segregated sterling high school in greenville, where he was elected student class president, ranked tenth in his class, and earned commendations in baseball. , Football and basketball. After graduating from high school in 1959, he turned down a contract with a minor league professional baseball team to attend the university of illinois on a football scholarship. After a second semester at the predominantly white university of illinois, jackson transferred to north carolina a they were the opening act for will smith, lfo, 98 degrees and montell jordan. After signing with jive records in 2001, he was featured alongside romeo miller and 3lw on the jimmy neutron: boy genius soundtrack, covering the 1988 hit "parents just don't understand". His self-titled debut album was released in 2003 and included the single "your pops don't like me (i really don't like this dude)".In 2005, cannon founded his own label, can-i-ball records, with plans to release his second studio album titled stages, and later that year the first single from the album, "can i live?", A pro-life song. , Was released in july 2005, followed by the second single "dime piece" in march 2006. It was never released due to nick cannon's acting career. He became a regular host on america's got talent. (For more information, visit www.Wikipedia.Org)

Mary ann shadd carey, eldest of 13 children, born october 9, 1823 in wilmington, delaware, died june 5, 1893. Becomes an activist, educator and journalist. Born into a free african-american family, her father worked for an abolitionist newspaper called the liberator, run by famed abolitionist william lloyd garrison, and assisted runaway slaves as a member of the un

Martha louise morrow fox was born october 9, 1902 in charlotte, north carolina, aspiring teacher. In infancy, martha became visually impaired. She went to governor morehead's school for the blind. She remained a student there until her family moved to philadelphia, pennsylvania in 1917. Martha became...

Elton clay fax, born october 9, 1909 in baltimore, maryland, died may 13, 1993. Becomes an american illustrator, cartoonist and writer. Elton fax graduated from frederick douglas high school in 1926, where he was a classmate of cab calloway. Shortly after graduating from college, he participated in a solo art exhibition at the office of an african-american newspaper in baltimore. Elton fax taught art at the harlem community arts center in new york starting in 1934 and was involved with the works project office's federal art project. Fax has been an illustrator for magazines such as weird tales, astounding science fiction, complete cowboy, real western, story parade, child life and all sports. In 1942, he began publishing a newspaper comic called "suzabelle" and, later, an illustrated history panel, "they never die," which appeared in african-american newspapers. He also created greeting card illustrations for the links. Fax toured latin america in 1955 and was a lecturer in east africa in 1963, both times sponsored by the us state department. Also in 1963, he toured nigeria with jazz musician randy weston, supported by the american society for african culture. He was one of the fourteen representatives of the american society for african culture at the international writers' meeting in rome in 1959 and gave a talk for the new york age. Fax was the older brother of music scholar mark oakland fax, born june 15, 1911 (died january 2, 1974), a composer and professor of music. (From: contemporary black biography volume 48)

William emanuel huddleston, october 9, 1920, chattanooga, tennessee, died december 23, 2013, becomes jazz multi-instrumentalist, composer professionally known as yousef abdul lateef . Although latif's main instruments were the tenor saxophone and flute, he also played the oboe and bassoon, rarely seen in jazz, and used a number of non-western instruments such as the bamboo flute, shanai, shofar, xun, argul, and koto. /+>Nona hendrix, born october 9, 1944 in trenton, new jersey, becomes a vocalist, producer, songwriter, musician, author, and actress known for her solo work as well as being one-third trio labelle, who had the hit "lady marmalade. Hendrix was one of the first artists to agree to perform at new york's first gmhc (gay men's health crisis), a dance-a-thon created to raise funds in support of people living with hiv and aids. This encouraged other artists to give their time and talent to the organization, which ended up raising millions of dollars, educating millions, and contributing to the search for a cure for aids. In 2001, she spoke about her bisexuality in an interview with the advocate magazine and became a gay rights activist over the years. In the summer of 2008, she joined cyndi lauper on her true colors tour to raise awareness of discrimination and the lgbt (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) community.

Michael "mike" singletery , born october 9, 1958 in houston, texas, becomes a professional football coach and former professional football player. He served as a linebacker coach and assistant head coach for the nfl's minnesota vikings. After playing college football for baylor university, singletary was selected by the chicago bears in the 2nd round of the draft and was known as the "heart of defense" for the chicago bears in the mid-1980s. He was inducted into the pro football hall of fame in 1998.Singletary later began a coaching career, first as linebacker coach for the baltimore ravens and later linebacker coach for the san francisco 49ers. In 2008, the 49ers promoted singletary to head coach after previous head coach mike nolan was fired during the season and he remained in that position until he was fired with one game remaining in the 2010 season.

Born october 9, 1979 in houston, texas, lecrae moore becomes an american christian hip-hop artist, songwriter, producer and actor. He is the president, co-owner and co-founder of the independent record label reach records and co-founder and president of the nonprofit reachlife ministries. To date, he has released seven studio albums and three mixtapes as a solo artist, and has released three studio albums, a remix album and one ep as the frontman of the hip hop group 116 clique. He produced much of his early material along with other early reach records releases. Lecrae, referring to his label as a christian rapper, has stated that his music is just hip hop, even though it reflects his christian faith. In may 2016, lecrae signed with columbia records as part of a joint deal between his label and columbia. On september 14, 2014, christian rapper lecrae moore became the first person to have an album reach number one on the billboard 200 and gospel charts. His album anomaly sold 88,000 copies in its first week, and as a result, it was featured on various syndicated tv and radio shows, including the tonight show starring jimmy fallon. This particular achievement represents the culmination of lecrae's growing popularity as he has already sold hundreds of thousands of albums worldwide and is a grammy-winning artist. Although lecret often downplays the label "christian rapper" in hopes of avoiding stigma or category, his reputation as a man of the christian faith has not faltered. Although his music has begun to cross genres and fanbases, his unwillingness to compromise his christian character and faith is evident in his lyrics and testimonies that inspire and touch the lives of his listeners. Lecrae's life changed at age 19 after attending a youth conference where he first met christ and was first introduced to christian hip hop. Shortly thereafter, lecrae was in a serious car accident, but was left without a single scratch. The accident represented, according to lecret, a second chance at life by the grace of god. Since then, he has dedicated his life to christ and has shared god's message through his music and testimony.

Tyler james williams, born october 9, 1992 in westchester county, new york, has become a singer. Actor and rapper, best known for playing the protagonist of the chris rock-inspired sitcom everybody hates chris, and for playing songwriter cyrus debarge in the disney channel movie let it shine.

Jean norris baylor, born october 9 (year currently unknown), likely in philadelphia, pennsylvania, becomes one of the r her great-aunt ethel waters was one of the first black american vocalists to appear in popular hollywood musicals. Her family moved to new jersey for a while, but they moved back to washington, dc. At eleven, she began writing poetry and took her writing seriously enough to be accepted into the american poetry society when she was 14, the youngest person ever to be so honored. . She studied business and computer science at howard university, but her creative work ceased as she found less time for it. After graduating from college in 1985, waters took a job as a computer technician for a parole board in washington, d.C. Earning a living that supported her two daughters. Waters first came into the music world in 1987 as a backstage worker, writing demos for a production group known as the basement boys, signed with mercury records in 1989 and began writing songs for recording artists. In one of her assignments, waters wrote the song "gypsy woman" for dance diva ultra nate and recorded a demo of the song. The producers were so taken with her performance that they contracted her to record the song, never giving it to ultra nate. The song became a worldwide hit, notable for its "la da dee, la dee da" chorus and frequently used keyboard riff. The track peaked at number 8 on the billboard hot 100 and achieved even more success in europe, peaking at number 2 on the uk singles chart and number 1 in the netherlands and switzerland. (For more information visit www.Wikipedia.Org) yinka dare, born october 10, 1972 in kano, nigeria (died january 9, 2004 in englewood, new jersey), becomes a professional nigerian basketball player. The 7-foot-0, 265-pound center played four seasons in the national basketball association. In 2004, dare died at the age of 31 following a heart attack.

Mia marie harrison, born october 10, 1979 in washington, d.C. Professionally referred to as mia, becomes an r with supporting roles in the films "chicago" (received the screen actors guild award for the best ensemble cast), "dirty dancing"; havana nights (2004), shall we dance? (2004) and the damned (2005). As of october 2009, she has sold 3.2 million albums in the united states alone.