Activist Alexander G. Clark an Iowa icon!
*Alexander G. Clark was born on this date in 1826.
February 25 1881
Science/Business/ Medicine James and Ethel Beck were influential Tennessee citizen's.
*The lives of James Garfield Beck and Ethel Benson Beck from 1881 are celebrated on this date.
February 25 1896
Music Ida Cox, Blues woman of the times
*On this date in 1896, Ida Cox was born.
February 25 1896
Education Albany State University founded
*This date celebrates the founding of Albany State University in 1903.
February 25 1928
Politics/Law/Military A. L. Higgingbotham, Judge, educator, and activist.
*On this date in 1928, A. L. Higginbotham Jr. was born.
February 25 1975
Religion Elijah Muhammads dies!
*On this date in 1975, Elijah Muhammad died.
February 25, 1925
Ed Gardner Born
*Businessman Ed Gardner is born in Chicago, Illinois.
February 25, 1933
Gary Gayton Born
*Attorney Gary Gayton is born.
February 25, 1964
Cassius Clay Wins Heavyweight Title
*Cassius Clay knocks out Sonny Liston in the seventh round of their fight to become the heavyweight champion. The following day he announces his conversion to Islam and changes his name to Muhammad Ali.
February 25, 2007
Forest Whitaker Wins An Oscar
*Veteran actor Forest Whitaker becomes the fourth African American to win the Academy Award for his portrayal of former Ugandan President Idi Amin in The Last King of Scotland on this date in Hollywood, California. Whitaker's other film credits include The Crying Game, Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai and Good Morning Vietnam.
February 25, 2007
Jennifer Hudson Wins An Oscar
*Singer and actress Jennifer Hudson becomes the third African American to win the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Dreamgirls on this date in Hollywood, California.
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