July 29 Births, Deaths and Events in African-American History

Welcome to another episode of Black Light History! Join us as we explore the significant milestones, monumental achievements, and notable figures who have shaped African-American history on this day, July 29th. From historic civil rights landmarks and heartbreaking tragedies to musical masterpieces and groundbreaking sports achievements, we cover it all.

Whether you're a history buff, a music lover, or a sports fan, this episode has something for everyone.

Video Timestamps:

0:24 - The dedication of the historic Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church in Philadelphia.

1:39 - A detailed look at the 1908 lynching of Leander Shaw in Pensacola, Florida.

2:48 - The start of the tragic Slocum, Texas Massacre of 1910.

4:17 - On this day in 1959, The Isley Brothers recorded their iconic hit, "Shout."

5:01 - The legendary song "Be My Baby" by The Ronettes was recorded on this date in 1963.

5:57 - Celebrating the birthday of Wanya Morris from the R&B group Boyz II Men.

6:31 - A shout-out to the birthday of Grammy-winning producer Danger Mouse.

7:39 - Happy birthday to NFL quarterback Dak Prescott of the Dallas Cowboys.

9:14 - Remembering Michael Johnson's world-record-breaking 400m dash at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.

9:54 - The release anniversary of Blackstreet's Grammy-winning classic, "No Diggity."

10:49 - Honoring the life of professional wrestler Brickhouse Brown, who passed away on this day in 2018.

12:09 - A look back at the release of Beyoncé's groundbreaking album, Renaissance, in 2022.

13:22 - Commemorating Terence "Bud" Crawford's undisputed welterweight championship victory over Errol "The Truth" Spence Jr. in 2023.

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