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September 4, 2021
The Little Rock Nine
Governor Orval Faubus on this day in 1957 banned Black Students from integrating Little Rock’s Central High School. This was to be countered by President Eisenhower in a struggle that became the Little Rock Nine story.
Also on this day
Richard Wright
On this day in 1908, acclaimed writer Richard Wright was born in 1908.
Los Angeles
Los Angeles was settled as a city by 44 settlers on this day in 1781. Among these settlers were about 26 people of African descent and native populations. Los Angele, like the United States, was diverse in the beginning.
Beyoncé Knowles Carter
On this day in 1981, Beyoncé Knowles Carter was born in Houston. She is arguably the worlds greatest artiste.
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