Black History Facts & Birthdays 8/29

• Michael Jackson – Singer, Songwriter, Dancer & Entertainer

• Meshell Ndegeocello – Singer, Songwriter, Rapper & Bassist

• Dinah Washington – Singer & Pianist

• Isabel Sanford – Actress & Comedian

• Pebbles – Singer, Songwriter & Music Executive

• Mario Winans – Singer, Songwriter & Record Producer

• AJ Calloway – Television Host & Entertainment Reporter

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• 1957📚Congress passed the Civil Rights Act of 1957, the 1st federal civil rights legislation since 1875. The bill established a civil rights commission and a civil rights division in the Justice Department. It also gave the Justice Department authority to seek injunctions against voting rights infractions

• 1962📚Mal Goode makes history as the 1st Black American television news commentator when he begins broadcasting on ABC. Covering the Cuban Missle Crisis

• 1995🎶Junior M.A.F.I.A. released their debut album Conspiracy

• 2005📚Hurricane Katrina destroys New Orleans

• 2006🎶The Roots released their 7th album Game Theory

• 2025🎶Erykah Badu & Alchemist released Abi & Alan

• 2025🎶Joey Bada$$ released Lonely At The Top

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