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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 — Coach John Thompson III. Photo credit: Keith Allison via Wikimedia Commons

April 2

April 2, 1802 –To legalize Slavery, Georgia ceded its western territory — the land that would become Alabama and Mississippi.

April 2, 1984 – Coach John Thompson made history as the first Black coach to win an NCAA tournament.

April 2, 1984 – Georgetown coach John Thompson becomes the first Black coach to win an NCAA basketball tournament.

April 2, 2012 – Sculptor Elizabeth Catlett passed away.

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

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