Today in Afro History ! Fifteen West African countries sign “The Treaty of Lagos” in 1975, creating the Economic Community of West African States !

Today’s Afro Birthdays ! Singer, Gladys Knight ! Activist, Dr. Betty Shabazz, (wife of Malcolm X) ! Blues Guitarist, T-Bone Walker ! NFL player, Michael Oher ! NFL player, NaVorro Bowman ! NFL player, Percy Harvin !