April 28, 1839 – Cinque leads mutiny off the coast of Long Island, NY.
April 29, 1899 – Duke Ellington, jazz musician and composer, born.
April 30 1952 – Dr. Louis T. Wright honored by American Cancer Society for his contributions to cancer research.
May 1, 1867 – First four students enter Howard University.
May 2, 1920 – Indianapolis ABCs defeat Chicago Giants in first Negro National League Game. May 3, 1964 – Frederick O’Neal becomes first Black president of the Actor’s Equity Association.
May 4, 1961 – “Freedom Riders” begin protesting segregation of interstate bus travel in the South.
