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July 24, 1987

James Baldwin Dies

On December 1, 1987, James Baldwin died at age 63. His novels, essays, and plays — including "The Fire Next Time" and "Notes of a Native Son" — remain essential readings on race, identity, and justice in America. He spent much of his life as an expatriate in France.

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People: James Baldwin
Sources
1. James Baldwin - The New York Times2. James Baldwin - Library of Congress3. James Baldwin - National Museum of African American History and Culture
July 24, 2007

Birth of Zaila Avant-garde

Zaila Avant-garde was born, later becoming the first African American to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee in 2021.

People: Zaila Avant-garde
Sources
1. Zaila Avant-garde — National Spelling Bee2. Zaila Avant-garde: The 2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee Champion — Smithsonian Magazine

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