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December 9, 2021
Martin de Porres Velazquez
On this day Martin de Porres Velazquez, a Black man, was born in Lima Peru in 1579. He became a Brother in the Dominican Order in the Catholic Church. He led an exemplary life, was beatified by Pope Gregory XVI; and later canonized in 1962 as a Saint by Pope John XXIII.
Also on this day
Pinckney Benton Stewart (P.B.S) Pinchback
Pinckney Benton Stewart (P.B.S) Pinchback was a soldier, a publisher, and politician who went on to become the first Black person to serve as Governor of a U. S. state. He served as Governor of Louisiana on this day in 1872, till January 13, 1873.
Anthony Drew ‘Tony’ Dorsett
Anthony Drew ‘Tony’ Dorsett is an accomplished college and professional football player. On this day in 1976, Tony Dorsett won the Heisman Trophy as the best college football player.
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