September 22, 1862 – Emancipation Proclamation announced.
September 23, 1863 – Civil and women’s rights advocate Mary Church Terrell born.
September 24, 1957 – Federal troops enforce court-ordered integration as nine children integrate Central High School in Little Rock, AR.
September 25, 1974 – Barbara Hancock becomes first African American woman named a White House Fellow.
September 26, 1962 – Sonny Liston knocks out Floyd Patterson to win heavyweight boxing championship.
September 27, 1912 – W.C. Handy publishes “Memphis Blues”.
September 28, 1895 – National Baptist Convention organized.
