Black History Month Facts of the Day: Feb 6th


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On every single day of Black History Month this February, we will provide you with a daily fact that occurred on the same day in a past year in history.

Today’s Black History Month facts focus on Arthur Ashe and Bob Marley.

Check out the facts below:

-In 1820 on this day, the first organized emigration of blacks from New York to Sierra Leone occurred.

-In 1867 on this day, the Peabody Fund for Black Education in the South was created.

-In 1898 on this day, Melvin B. Tolson (author, educator, poet) was born.

-In 1945 on this day, music great Bob Marley was born.

-In 1993 on this day, tennis great Arthur Ashe died.

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