September 29, 1910 – The National Urban League founded in New York City.
September 30, 1962 – Under the protection of federal marshals, James Meredith enrolls as the first African American student at University of Mississippi.
October 1, 1940 – Charles Drew named supervisor of the “Plasma for Great Britain” project.
October 2, 1986 – President Ronald Reagan appoints Edward J. Perkins ambassador to South Africa.
October 3, 1956 – Nat King Cole becomes first black performer to host his own TV show.
October 4, 1864 – First black daily newspaper, The New Orleans Tribune, founded.
October 5, 1872 – Booker T. Washington enters Hampton Institute, Virginia.
