On This Day In Black History...

• 1889 ~ John Purdy & Daniel Sadgwar received a patent for the Folding Chair



• 1920 ~ Hazel Scott, Jazz Singer, Pianist, former wife of Adam Clayton Powell Jr and the 1st Black woman to host her own TV show, was born. The Hazel Scott Show premiered on the DuMont Television Network on July 3, 1950 and was canceled on September 29, 1950. Ms Scott was tried but not charged by the House Un-American Activities Committee. Throughout her career she remained true to herself publicly opposing mccarthyism and racial segregation. Dare I say that she just might have cracked the door, even if just a tiny bit, for Oprah? I'm Just Sayin', Thank You Ms Scott!!!



• 1930~ Congressman Charlie Rangel was born. In 1970 he secured his seat in NY's 18th Congressional district when he successfully challenged long-time incumbent Congressman Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., in the NY Democratic primary. Mr. Rangel maintains the seat today



• 1963 ~ Two Black students, Vivian Malone and James Hood, escorted by Federal troops, enrolled at University of Alabama despite the opposition of governor george c. wallace who, with the aid of his dutiful state troopers, physcially blocked the entrance to the university until later in the day when the students returned accompanied by Federal National Guard troops. The cowardly bully and his troops stepped aside. The students took a gigantic step towards tearing down the walls of blatant discrimination and educational segregation... I Celebrate and Thank Them For Their Heroism!!!



• 1963 ~ President John F. Kennedy declares during a nationwide radio and television address that segregation was “morally wrong” and urged the nation and Congress that it was "time to act" [pass legislation] in the Congress, in your state and local legislature body, and in all of our daily lives, "to end all segregation of the races". Celebrate Character. Celebrate Courage! Thank You Mr. President!!!



• 1964 ~ Nelson Mandela sentenced to life imprisonment for allegedly attempting to sabotage, I say rightfully dismantle, an uquestionably hate inspired apartheid system of legal and sanctioned racism, AKA South African government. Like Geronimo Pratt, he served 27 years of unjust incarceration. Unlike Mr. Pratt, his country took measures to reverse the wrong and four years following his release democratically elected him President, 1994 to 1999. He is a helluva' man! Thank You God!!! What would I give to meet him??? To emulate even a semblance of his strength and compassion??? I'm Just Sayin'...