Post by Leeman Karney on Feb 2, 2024 15:17:04 GMT -5
Black History facts from February 2nd all in history. I got it in my email today..
– In 1839 Inventor Edmond Berger patented the spark plug.
– In 1862 District of Columbia abolishes slavery
– In 1914 artist William Ellisworth was born in Washington, N.C.
– In 1948 President Truman sent Congress an Anti-Lynching Message urging adoption of a civil rights program, including a fair employment practices commission and anti-lynching and anti-poll tax measures.
– In 1962 Seven whites and four blacks were arrested after all-night sit-in at Englewood, N.J., city hall. Four Black mothers arrested after sit-in at Chicago elementary school. Mothers later received suspended $50 fines.
– In 1862 District of Columbia abolishes slavery
– In 1914 artist William Ellisworth was born in Washington, N.C.
– In 1948 President Truman sent Congress an Anti-Lynching Message urging adoption of a civil rights program, including a fair employment practices commission and anti-lynching and anti-poll tax measures.
– In 1962 Seven whites and four blacks were arrested after all-night sit-in at Englewood, N.J., city hall. Four Black mothers arrested after sit-in at Chicago elementary school. Mothers later received suspended $50 fines.
