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December 29
On December 29, 1917 Thomas J. Bradley, the first African American Mayor of Los Angeles,…
December 30
On December 30, 1975 Eldrick Tont “Tiger” Woods, one of the most successful golfers of…
December 31
December 31, 1930 Odetta Holmes, singer, actress, songwriter, and human rights activist, was born in…
Whitney Moore Young
Whitney Moore Young A civil rights leader who urged African Americans to work within the…
Phillis Wheatley
Phillis Wheatley (1753-1784) World Famous Poet Born in 1753 in Senegal, West Africa but sold…
Carter G. Woodson
Carter G. Woodson(1875-1950) Founder of Black History Month He was known as the father of…
Granville T. Woods
Granville T. Woods (1856-1910) Electrical Inventor Born on April 23, 1856 in Columbus, Ohio, Granville…
Sonny Boy Williamson
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee Williamson, 1914 – 1948) blues singer, harmonica player One of…