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BY Ben Ebuka, 7:00pm April 30, 2023,

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Black History: Here are some notable events you probably didn’t know occurred in the month of April

by Ben Ebuka, 7:00pm April 30, 2023,

Black History: Here are some notable events you probably didn't know occurred in the month of April — Richard Allen was the first Black Bishop in the United States Photo credit: Daniel A. Payne via Wikimedia Commons

April 10

April 10, 1816 – Richard Allen was named the African Methodist Episcopal’s first Bishop, thereby becoming the first Black Bishop in the United States.

April 10, 1968 – Civil Rights Act of 1968 was passed by Congress, making housing discrimination illegal.

April 10, 1975 – Lee Elder made history as the first Black golfer to play in the Masters Tournament.

Last Edited by:Annie-Flora Mills Updated: April 30, 2023

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