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September 23, 2021
Mary Church Terrell
Educator and activist for civil rights and suffrage Mary Church Terrell was born on this day in 1863. She was one of the first Black women to earn a college degree.
Also on this day
Ray Charles
Composer, bandleader, and singer Ray Charles was born on this day in 1930 in Albany, Georgia.
John Coltrane
Jazz great John Coltrane was born on this day in 1926 in North Carolina.
Judy (J.W). Reed
Judy (J.W). Reed is considered to be the first Black woman to obtain a patent in the US. On this day in 1884, Reed received a patent for her “Dough Kneader and Roller”.
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