Category: Black History
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14th Amendment Goes Into Effect
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July 28, 1868, the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution officially went into effect.
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Robinson Inducted in Hall of Fame
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July 23, 1962, Jackie Robinson was inducted into the Hall of Fame.
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Loving v. Virginia
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June 12, 1967, Loving v Virginia struck down a state law that banned intermarriage.
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Marian Anderson Performance
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April 9, 1934, Marian Anderson performed in front of the Lincoln Memorial.
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Ray Pleds Fuilty to Assassinating King
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March 10, 1969, James Earl Ray pled guilty to assassinating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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First American Call for Abolition of Slavery
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March 8, 1775, the first pamphlet in America to call for the abolition of slavery was published.
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Dred Scott Decision
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March 6, 1857, the Dred Scott decision was handed down by the United States Supreme Court.