Episode
Slave revolt in Long Island, NY
*On this date in 1708, one of the first recorded slave revolts occurred in America.
February 28 1879
Episode
The beginning of "The Exodus of 1879".
*On this date in 1879, the exodus from slavery after reconstruction began in earnest.
February 28 1895
Education
Bluefield State College founded!
*This date in 1895 marks the founding of Bluefield State College.
February 28 1943
Episode
Detroit unrest, a sad reality .
*On this date in 1943 the Detroit rebellion occurred.
February 28 1946
Sports/Outdoors
The Indianapolis Clowns, a special black baseball team!
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