April 9
April 9, 1816 – Richard Allen and others organized the African Methodist Episcopal Church in Philadelphia.
April 9, 1898 – Paul Robeson, actor, singer, and activist, was born.
April 9, 1939 – World famous Black opera singer, Marian Anderson, performed for a 75,000 audience outside the Lincoln Memorial after she was banned from performing in indoor venues in Washington, D.C. because of her race.
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April 9, 1950 – Juanita Hall made history as the first Black person to win a Tony award.
