Black History Facts & Birthdays 8/22

Christopher Williams — R&B singer and actor
James DeBarge — R&B/soul singer and musician, member of DeBarge
GZA — Rapper, songwriter and founding member of Wu-Tang Clan
Beenie Man — Jamaican dancehall/reggae artist and DJ
Keith Powers — Actor and model
Vernon Reid — Guitarist, songwriter and co-founder of Living Colour
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje — British actor, director and former fashion model
Regina Taylor — Actress, playwright and director
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1791Haitian Revolution began with revolt of slaves led by Toussaint L'Ouverture, considered 1 of the most successful slave revolts which led to the establishment of Haiti
1791📚Mathematician Benjamin Banneker served on the commission which surveyed the District of Columbia (The White House)
1844📚A mass meeting of blacks in Boston adopted a resolution declaring that segregated public schools violated the State Constitution. Their request was denied
1950🎾Althea Gibson plays in the U.S. Championships becoming the 1st black competitor in international tennis
1964🎶Martha and the Vandellas record "Dancing In The Streets."
2020🎶Travis Scott released song The Plan
2020🎶"WAP" by Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion hits #1 in America, becoming the most sexually explicit song ever to top the charts
2025🎶Ciara released her 8th album CiCi
2025🎶Teyana Taylor released Escape Room

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