September 23 Births, Deaths and Events in African-American History

Welcome to Black Light History! This video offers an educational journey through significant births, deaths, and pivotal events in African American history that all occurred on September 23rd. Discover impactful moments from civil rights to groundbreaking achievements in sports, music, and entertainment, presented with a focus on their lasting legacy.

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Introduction to Black Light History [00:10]

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Mary Church Terrell: Birth and Enduring Activism [00:23]

Learn about the life of this influential teacher, speaker, journalist, and activist, born in 1863. She was a co-founder of the National Association of Colored Women and a charter member of the NAACP.

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John Mercer Langston: Historic Congressional Seating [01:11]

Explore the hard-fought battle that led to his official seating in the U.S. House of Representatives on September 23, 1890, making him the first African-American to represent Virginia in Congress.

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John Coltrane: A Jazz Legend's Birth [02:11]

Celebrate the birth of the legendary jazz musician and Navy veteran in 1926, whose innovative music earned him a Grammy and a special Pulitzer Prize.

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Ray Charles: Musical Icon and Legacy [03:33]

Commemorate the birth of music legend Ray Charles in 1930, a 17-time Grammy winner whose work profoundly shaped American music and earned him multiple Hall of Fame inductions.

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Emmett Till Murder Acquittal: A Turning Point [04:47]

Understand the impactful 1955 acquittal of Roy Bryant and J.W. Milam for the murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till, a moment that significantly fueled the modern Civil Rights Movement.

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Little Rock Nine and Executive Order 10730 [05:20]

Discover how President Dwight D. Eisenhower's Executive Order 10730, issued on this day in 1957, federalized the Arkansas National Guard to enforce desegregation and protect the Little Rock Nine.

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Black Light Sports Vault: September 23rd Milestones [06:41]

Highlighting significant athletic achievements, including Maury Wills' MLB steals record, Alexandra Nicholson's historic World Trampoline Championship win, Lou Brock's final stolen base, and Albert Hall hitting for the cycle.

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Happy 71st Birthday: George C. Wolfe [08:08]

A tribute to the celebrated playwright, director, and producer whose profound impact on American theater and film includes multiple Tony Awards.

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Happy 67th Birthday: Marvin Lewis [08:48]

Celebrating the longtime football coach, known for his defensive prowess and transformative tenure as head coach of the Cincinnati Bengals.

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Happy Birthday: Shari Headley [09:50]

A birthday shout-out to the accomplished actress.

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Happy 47th Birthday: Anthony Mackie [10:06]

Wishing a happy birthday to the acclaimed actor and Julliard graduate, widely recognized for his roles including Captain America.

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Happy 41st Birthday: Matt Kemp [10:48]

A birthday recognition for the former MLB outfielder, celebrated for his MVP-caliber 2011 season.

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Happy 40th Birthday: Chris Johnson (CJ2K) [11:37]

Celebrating the former NFL running back, famous for his iconic "CJ2K" 2,000-yard rushing season.

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Black Light Entertainment Rewind: Music and Television [12:20]

Revisit moments like Eddie Murphy's hit single "Party All the Time" (1985), the premiere of the animated series Static Shock (2000), and Outkast's Grammy-winning album Speakerboxxx/The Love Below (2003).

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Gale Sayers: The Kansas City Comet's Passing [14:31]

Remembering the life of Hall of Fame running back Gale Sayers, "The Kansas City Comet," who passed away on this day in 2020.

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Conclusion and Call to Action [16:07]

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