Black History Facts & Birthdays 8/19

• Nate Dogg (1969–2011) — Rapper, singer & songwriter 🎤

• Paula Jai Parker — Actress, comedian & voice actress 🎭

• Romeo Miller — Rapper, actor & entrepreneur 🎤🎬

• Tracie Thoms — Actress & singer 🎭🎶

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• 1791📚Benjamin Banneker made history when he sent a letter to then Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson with a copy of his 1st almanac. Banneker was a free Black American mathematician, astronomer, farmer, & surveyor. By doing this he challenged Jefferson's racism & support to ending slavery. The Almanac proves Black Americans are capable of scientific & educated thought. He protested that Jefferson owned slaves while writing the Declaration of Independence, which states that all men are created equal 

• 1977🎶A year after her group Labelle called it quits, Patti LaBelle releases her self-titled debut album, introducing one of her signature songs, You Are My Friend

• 1980🎶"The Breaks" by Kurtis Blow becomes the 1st certified Gold rap single

• 2003🎶T.I. released his 2nd album Trap Muzik

• 2006☆Drake makes his professional debut with a 30-minute set at the Kool Haus in Toronto opening for Ice Cube. It earns him $100

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