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This Week in Black History
April 30 th
In 1952, Dr. Louis T. Wright was honored by American Cancer Society for his contributions to cancer research.
May 1 st
In 1950, Gwendolyn Brooks, became the first Black to be awarded a Pulitzer Prize, Poetry for "Annie Allen".
May 2nd
In 1920, the first game of National Negro Baseball League was played in Indianapolis.
May 3rd
In 1964, Frederick O'Neal became the first Black president of the Actor's Equity Association.
May 4th
In 1897, J.H. Smith patented lawn Sprinkler.
May 5 th
In 1905, Robert S. Abbott published the first issue of the newspaper Chicago Defender.
May 6 th
In 1991, the Smithsonian Institution approves the creation of the National African American Museum.
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