September 20
September 20, 1830
First National Negro Convention
On September 20, 1830, the first National Negro Convention convened at Mother Bethel AME Church in Philadelphia. Led by Bishop Richard Allen, delegates from multiple states discussed colonization, abolition, and the condition of free Black people in America.
People: Richard Allen
Sources
1. The First National Negro Convention - Library of Congress2. The First National Negro Convention - National Park Service3. The First National Negro Convention - Smithsonian Institutioncirca 1870
John Henry's Contest
The legend of John Henry, set around 1870 during the construction of the Big Bend Tunnel, tells of a Black steel-driver who raced against a steam-powered rock drilling machine. He won the contest but died with his hammer in his hand. The story became one of America's most enduring folk tales.
People: John Henry
Sources
1. John Henry: The Legend of the Steel-Driving Man — Library of CongressSeptember 20, 2016
Keith Lamont Scott Shooting
Keith Lamont Scott was shot and killed by police in Charlotte, North Carolina, leading to widespread protests.
People: Keith Lamont Scott
Sources
1. Keith Lamont Scott Shooting — BBC News2. Keith Lamont Scott Shooting — History.comLink copied!
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