This Week In Black History – August 29, 2024

August 29, 1920 – Saxophonist Charlie “Bird” Parker was born.

August 30, 1983 – Lt. Col. Guion S. Bluford, Jr., became the first African American astronaut in space.

August 31, 1836 – Henry Blair patented the cotton planter.

September 1, 1891 – Halle T.D. Johnson became the first woman of any race to practice medicine in Alabama.

September 2, 1958 – Frederick M. Jones patented a control device for the internal combustion engine.

September 3, 1979 – Robert C. Maynard, editor and publisher of The Oakland (California) Tribune, became the first African American to head a daily newspaper.

September 4, 1962 – New Orleans Catholic schools integrated.