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Feb. 26, 1869 - Fifteenth Amendment guaranteeing the right to vote sent to the states for ratification. Feb. 26, 1926 - Carter G. Woodson started Negro History Week. This week would later become Black History Month. https://t.co/wCoW2ZYO9B
Feb. 25, 1870 - Hiram R. Revels of Mississippi was sworn in as first black U.S. Senator and first black Representative in Congress. https://t.co/blKfhwPpBo
Feb. 17, 1997 - Virginia House of Delegates votes unanimously to retire the state song, "Carry Me Back to Old Virginia," a tune that glorifies slavery. https://t.co/WRzqZZecq4
Feb. 10, 1964 - After 12 days of debate and voting on 125 amendments, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by a vote of 290-130. https://t.co/Pg8T7GDNod
Feb. 5, 1958 - Clifton R. Wharton Sr. confirmed as minister to Rumania. This career diplomat was the first Black to head a U.S. embassy in Europe. https://t.co/rqJOlmUSFW
Feb. 2, 1914 - Ernest Just, genetic biologist, wins the Spingarn Medal. He received this same medal on this day in 1915 for his pioneering in cell division and fertilization https://t.co/vfbnUTv6Ko
Seniors! We love you!!! Check out the link on our Canvas Community Page or the link from Dr. Voelker’s message to see our 2021 Convocation Ceremony. https://t.co/teJpairt03
Want some inspiration? Want to hear a story that helps shape the human experience? Give a listen to Coach White on @humansofjrpod https://t.co/n1dckpXZlt