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May 19, 1925

Malcolm X Born

Malcolm X, one of the most influential African American leaders, was born Malcolm Little in Omaha, Nebraska.

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c. 330 CE

Kingdom of Aksum Adopts Christianity

King Ezana of Aksum (in modern-day Ethiopia and Eritrea) converted to Christianity, making Aksum one of the first states in the world to adopt the faith.

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November 6, 1746

Absalom Jones Born

Absalom Jones, the first African American ordained as a priest in the Episcopal Church, was born into slavery in Delaware.

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