#Latest news with #MauriceStokesYahoo15-02-2025PoliticsYahooThis seriesThe Tribune-Democrat and will highlight some historic anniversaries taking place in 2025 as part of this year's Black History Month coverage. The scheduled stories are: • Feb. 1: 100th anniversary of the founding of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters. • Feb. 8: 70th anniversary of when St. Francis College superstar Maurice Stokes was drafted into the National Basketball Association. • Feb. 15: 60th anniversary of the Selma-to-Montgomery march, which helped clear the way for Black voters' rights nationwide. • Feb. 22: 60th anniversary of the assassination of Black empowerment and human rights leader Malcolm X.
Yahoo15-02-2025PoliticsYahooThis seriesThe Tribune-Democrat and will highlight some historic anniversaries taking place in 2025 as part of this year's Black History Month coverage. The scheduled stories are: • Feb. 1: 100th anniversary of the founding of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters. • Feb. 8: 70th anniversary of when St. Francis College superstar Maurice Stokes was drafted into the National Basketball Association. • Feb. 15: 60th anniversary of the Selma-to-Montgomery march, which helped clear the way for Black voters' rights nationwide. • Feb. 22: 60th anniversary of the assassination of Black empowerment and human rights leader Malcolm X.
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