24th Amendment to U.S. Constitution
[wp_ad_camp_1] 1964 – 24th Amendment
The 24th Amendment to the US Constitution is ratified. It abolishes poll tax, which was used as a means of preventing african americans from voting
1977 – ABC-TV begins televising the Roots mini-series (which would go on to be the most
ABC-TV begins televising the Roots mini-series (which would go on to be the most watched mini-series in history), based on Alex Haley’s book
[wp_ad_camp_2]1821 – Liberia
Minister Lott Cary left the United States leading a group of freed slaves, most of whom were members of the American Colonization Society, to colonize a small portion of West Africa. This area became known as the Republic of Liberia in 1847.
1941 – Richard Wright wins the Spingarn Medal for “Native Son”
Richard Wright wins the Spingarn Medal for “Native Son”
