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February 22, 1928
Archibald Motley Appears on Cover of New York Times
Artist Archibald Motley becomes the first artist of any race to appear on the cover of the New York Times.
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February 22, 1954
Robert Franklin Born
Former president of the Interdenominational Theological Center Robert Franklin is born in Chicago, Illinois
February 22, 2007
Dennis Johnson Dies
Former pro basketball player Dennis Johnson dies on this date at the age of 52. Johnson was a three-time NBA world champion and a five-time NBA All-Star.
February 22 1841
Theatre/the Arts Grafton T. Brown, painter of western beauty
*On this date in 1841, Grafton Tyler Brown was born.
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February 22 1866
Politics/Law/Military J. Frank Wheaton, Minnesota law pioneer!
*The birth of John Frank Wheaton is celebrated on this date in 1866.
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February 22, 1898
Postmaster Murdered in South Carolina
Frazier Baker, recently appointed postmaster of Lake City, South Carolina and his infant daughter Julia are killed and his wife and three other daughters are maimed for life when a lynch mob sets after them. Citizens of the small town of 500 residents set fire to the post office, where the Bakers live, and shoot them as they run out.
February 22 1881
Music A unique composer/bandleader, James R. Europe.
*James R. Europe was born
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February 22 1888
Theatre/the Arts Horace Pippin, an early twentieth century artist
*This date marks the birth of Horace Pippin in 1888. bio
February 22 1933
Literature Ishmael Reed is a total writer!
*Ishmael Reed was born on this date 1933.
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February 22 1988
Music First Rap Grammy Award given!
*On this date in 1988, DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince won the first Rap Grammy Award
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