- 1734 — Ayuba Suleiman Diallo, a Fulani prince of West Africa, returns to his home in Gambia four years after he was captured and sold into slavery.
- 1868 — The 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution is certified, establishing African American citizenship and guaranteeing due process of law.
- 1915 — The United States begins a 19-year occupation of Haiti.
- 1917 — The Silent Parade takes place in New York City in protest against murders, lynchings, and other violence directed towards African Americans.
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Rao luor liel liel luor rao
Dholuo (Kenya)
Translation: Hippopotamus go round the grave the grave go round the hippopotamus.
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Jii duto onego winj wach japuonj maduong'.
en
Everyone should hear the words from the head teacher.
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