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Today in black history: Lauryn Hill wins five Grammys, first black woman earns M.D. degree, and more

The Undefeated edition’s black facts for Feb. 24

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W.E.B. Dubois

Today in black history: W.E.B. Du Bois is born, a black woman is elected Manhattan borough president and Gen. Frank Petersen is put in charge

The Undefeated edition’s black facts for Feb. 23

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The Uplift
DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince

Today in black history: Dr. J is born, DJ Jazzy Jeff and Will Smith win a Grammy

The Undefeated edition’s black facts for Feb. 22

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Malcolm X Speaking at Rally

Today in black history: Malcolm X assassinated, John Lewis, Barbara Jordan and Nina Simone are born

The Undefeated edition’s black facts for Feb. 21

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86th Annual Academy Awards – Arrivals

Today in black history: Happy birthday, Charles Barkley and Sidney Poitier, first black umpire certified, RIP Frederick Douglass, and more

The Undefeated edition’s black facts for Feb. 20

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A Conversation With John Singleton

Today in black history: Smokey Robinson is born, John Singleton nominated for an Oscar, Tuskegee Airmen are here, and more

The Undefeated edition’s black facts for Feb. 19

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Author and Nobel Prize in Literature Toni Morrison Receives Honor Medal of The City of Paris

Today in black history: Toni Morrison is born, first all-black Broadway musical debuts, Shani Davis wins gold, and more

The Undefeated edition’s black facts for Feb. 18

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The Uplift
Joe Frazier and Jimmy Ellis with Poster

Today in black history: Joe Frazier wins heavyweight title, Magic Johnson’s jersey retired

The Undefeated edition’s black facts for Feb. 16

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Muhammad Ali vs. Leon Spinks

Today in black history: Leon Spinks stuns the world by beating Muhammad Ali, George Washington Carver builds a school, and more

The Undefeated edition’s black facts for Feb. 15

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The Uplift
Minnesota Vikings v Detroit Lions

Today in black history: Aretha Franklin records ‘Respect,’ Morehouse College established, and more

The Undefeated edition’s black facts for Feb. 14

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