Black History & Birthday Facts 9/1

• Zendaya – Actress & Singer

• Ron O’Neal – Actor, Director & Screenwriter — Died 2004

• Archie Bell – Singer & Songwriter

• Tim Hardaway – Former Professional Basketball Player & Basketball Hall of Famer

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National Forgiveness Day

1904📚George Coleman Poage becomes the 1st Black American athlete to win a medal in the Olympic Games, winning 2 bronze medals (200-meter and 400-meter hurdles ) at the 1904 games in St. Louis
1926📚Arizona opened George Washington Carver a sepearate high school for Black American students, further segregating education
1972🎶The O'Jays' "Back Stabbers" is certified Gold.
1984🎶Tina Turner completes her comeback as "What's Love Got To Do With It" hits #1 in America
2021🎶Meek Mill & Lil Uzi Vert released Blue Notes 2

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