World long jump was beat by Bob Beamon, record at 29 ft, 2.5 in at the Mexico City Olympics
On this date in 1951, Novelist, editor, and educator Terry McMillan was born on this day. Ms. McMillan will reach acclaim for her books “Mama”, “Disappearing Acts,” “Waiting to Exhale”, and “How Stella Got Her Groove Back”, the later two books being made into screenplays.
On this date in 1948, Born Paulette Williams, she graduated from Barnard College in 1970, and later earned an MA from the University of Southern California. It was there she changed her name to the Zulu “Ntozke” meaning “she who comes with her own things” and “Shange” meaning “who walks like a lion.” She is best know for her for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf which became an acclaimed theater piece.
ON this date in 1945, Actor, singer, athlete and activist, Paul Robeson, receives Spingarn Medal, 1945
