April 27, 1968 – Vincent Porter becomes first African American certified in plastic surgery.
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.
