September 9
Stono Rebellion in South Carolina
On September 9, 1739, approximately 20 enslaved Africans, many of Kongolese origin, gathered near the Stono River south of Charleston, South Carolina. Led by an enslaved man named Jemmy (also called Cato), they marched south toward Spanish Florida, where the Spanish had promised freedom to escaped slaves. The group grew to nearly 100 before being defeated by the colonial militia. The rebellion led to the passage of the restrictive Negro Act of 1740.
Sonia Sanchez Born
Born September 9, 1934, Sonia Sanchez was one of the most important voices of the Black Arts Movement. Her poetry addresses race, identity, and social justice. She has published over a dozen books and was named the first Poet Laureate of Philadelphia.
Stono Rebellion
A slave rebellion in South Carolina where enslaved Africans revolted against their masters.
Founding of the Association of Black Psychologists
The Association of Black Psychologists is founded to address the needs of African Americans in psychology.