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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 — The First Graduating Class at Spelman, 1887. Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons

April 11

April 11, 1881 – Spelman College was founded.

April 11, 1899 – Chemist, Percy Julian, was born.

April 11, 1966 – Emmett Ashford made history as the first Black major league umpire.

April 11, 2001 – Carolyn Payton, the first Black director of the U.S. Peace Corps, passed away.

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

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