Black Facts for April 2nd

The Twenty-Fifth Corps
Black soldiers of the Twenty-Fifth Corps were among the first Union soldiers to enter Petersburg.
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Apr
2
1865
Kenya
Deputy President William Ruto pleaded not guilty to charges of crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Court in early September 2013. The charges stem from the violence that followed the 2007 election. President Kenyatta is scheduled to appear before the court in November. Days before
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Source: Fact Monster - Black History
Apr
2
2015
Photographs of the 369th Infantry and African Americans during World War I | National Archives
While the Great War raged in Europe for three long years, America steadfastly clung to neutrality. It was not until April 2, 1917, that President Wilson asked Congress to declare war on Germany. The world, he said, must be made safe for democracy. Quickly, Americans swung into action to
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Source: Archives Library Information Center (ALIC)
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Apr
2
1917
Cowboy Willie "Bill" Pickett dies
World famous African American cowboy Willie Bill Pickett died in Ponca, Oklahoma, hospital of injuries sustained after he was kicked in the head by a horse on the Millers Brothers Fabulous 101 Ranch.
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Apr
2
1932
Barber-Scotia College [Concord] (1867-)
Barber-Scotia College is a coed liberal arts school founded by the Presbyterian Church in July 1867 by Reverend Luke Dorland as Scotia Seminary. Reverend Dorland was commissioned by the Presbyterian Church to create an institution to train black women in programs of elementary, secondary and normal
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Source: Black Past
Apr
2
1954
Marvin Gaye
Marvin Pentz Gaye Jr. was a legendary singer and recording artist who came to be known as the “Prince of Soul”. Gaye was born on April 2, 1939 in Washington, D.C. He was raised by his father “Reverend Marvin Gay Sr.” who was a very strict guardian. Gaye was musically
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Source: Black History Resources
Apr
2
1939
Birthday
Charles White Born April 2, 1918. Renowned African-Americccan artist born in Chicago, IL; died October 3, 1979. Charles White began his professional career by painting murals for the WPA during the Depression. He was influenced by Mexiccan muralists Diego Rivera and David Alfaro Siquieros. Among
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Source: Blackfacts.com
Apr
2
1918
Coach John Thompson
Coach John Thompson of Georgetown University becomes the first Black coach to win the NCAA basketball tournament.
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Apr
2
1984
Marvin Gaye is born
Marvin Gaye is born in Washington, D.C. He will sign with Motown in 1962 and begin a 22-year career that includes hits Pride and Joy, duets with Mary Wells and Tammi Terrell, as well as best-selling albums exploring his social consciousness (Whats Going On) and sexuality (Lets Get It On, Midnight
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Apr
2
1939
John Mercer Langston, considered the first African
John Mercer Langston, considered the first African American to be elected to public office is elected clerk of Brownhelm, Ohio township
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Source: Blackfacts.com
Apr
2
1855
Engineer Lenell Geter falsely convicted
Engineer Lenell Geter convicted falsely in armed robbery charge. His conviction, which would draw national protest, was finally overturned after having served a 16 month sentence.
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Source: Blackfacts.com
Apr
2
1987
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