Today in Afro History ! Maurice Ashley becomes the first Afro American to receive the rank of International Grandmaster of Chess in 1999 ! was last modified: March 2nd, 2026 by Marc Alexander
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Jabari Parker
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John Wesley A.M.E. Zion Church located in the Logan Circle neighborhood of Washington D.C. Est. 1847
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By Keith AllisonPortrait of Charlie Parker, Tommy Potter, Miles Davis, and Max Roach, Three Deuces, New York, N.Y. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

“Bird Lives,” (sculpture of Charlie “Bird” Parker) by Robert Graham (sculptor), 1999 (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
English: Charlie Parker residence on National Register of Historic Places in New York City (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
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Al Jarreau
English: Oscar-nominated actor Terrence Howard describes his experiences and impressions of the Air Force during an interview May 27 in New York. Mr. Howard visited two Air Force bases and trained with Airmen while preparing for his role as Lt. Col. James Rhodes in the movie Iron Man. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
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Anthony Davis
Gracie Mansion, Rev. Martin Luther King press conference / World Telegram & Sun photo by Dick DeMarsico. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Martin Luther King leaning on a lectern. Deutsch: 1964: Martin Luther King Português: Martin Luther King (Photo credit: Wikipedia)


English: LOS ANGELES – JANUARY 29, 2009: Actor Edi Gathegi arriving at the premiere of “Push”, Mann Theater, Westwood. Italiano: Edi Gathegi alla premiere di “Push”. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
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