today in black history

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General Benjamin O. Davis, Sr., the first Black to reach the highest rank in the Army, was born in Washington, D.C.

Today in Black America - April 23

April 23, 2015

POSTED: April 23, 2015, 6:00 am

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Today in Black History: The "Journey of Reconciliation," the first "Freedom Ride" into the Jim Crow south took place in 1947, organized by CORE.

We are taking a short hiatus on April 23 and April 24. Today in Black America will resume on its daily schedule on Monday April 27. Thank you.

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