This Day In Black History

 

February 4, 1996

On this day in 1996, the Republican Party selects Oklahoma representative J. C. Watts to respond to President Bill Clinton’s recent State of the Union Address. Watts was the first African-American to do the response.

Taken from: https://www.cbs42.com/cbs-42-living-local/this-day-in-history-black-history-month-edition-february-4th/

Happy Black History Month

 

February is Black History Month!  To celebrate this month every this day in history will be a moment in black history.  Also I will highlight moments in Black History.

Marian Anderson

On Easter Sunday 1939 Marian Anderson sang at the Lincoln Memorial in D.C.  She was the BEST singer in the world and the Daughter's of yhe American Revolution denied her singing at their venue.  So members in the government organized a singing at the Lincoln Memorial.

This Day In History

 

February 3, 1870

Fifteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution ratified

On this day in 1870, the Fifteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States was ratified, guaranteeing the right to vote regardless of race and intending to ensure, with the Fourteenth Amendment, the civil rights of former slaves.

Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/February-3

This Day In History

 

February 2, 1990

Ban on African National Congress lifted

On this day in 1990, South African President F.W. de Klerk lifted the 30-year ban on the African National Congress, resulting in the release from prison of Nelson Mandela and marking the beginning of the end of apartheid.

Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/February-2

Parent/Teacher Conferences

 

Parent/Teacher Conferences are Monday the 2nd and Thursday the 5th from 4 to 7 p.m.  HOPE to SEE you there!

This Day In History

 

February 1, 1790

The first session of the Supreme Court of the United States was held in New York City.

Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/February-1

This Day In History

 

January 31, 1943

Field Marshal Friedrich Paulus surrendered to the Soviet Red Army at Stalingrad (now Volgograd), his troops surrendering two days later.

Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/January-31