November 9
November 9, 1922
Dorothy Dandridge Born
Born November 9, 1922, Dorothy Dandridge broke barriers in Hollywood. Her 1954 Best Actress nomination for "Carmen Jones" made her the first Black woman nominated for the award in a leading role.
People: Dorothy Dandridge
Sources
1. Dorothy Dandridge - Biography - Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences2. Dorothy Dandridge - Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture3. Dorothy Dandridge - National Women's History MuseumNovember 9, 1731
Benjamin Banneker Born
On November 9, 1731, Benjamin Banneker was born as a free Black man in Baltimore County, Maryland. He became a renowned astronomer, mathematician, and author of a popular almanac series. He also assisted in surveying the boundaries of the new capital, Washington, D.C., and wrote a famous letter to Thomas Jefferson challenging his views on racial inferiority.
People: Benjamin Banneker
Sources
1. Benjamin Banneker - National Park ServiceLink copied!
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