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1979 - Maurice Bishop Becomes Prime Minister of Grenada

On this day, Maurice Bishop led the New Jewel Movement in a bloodless coup that overthrew the Grenadian government, making him the new Prime Minister. Bishop, a charismatic socialist leader, aimed to implement progressive reforms in education, health care, and workers’ rights. His leadership marked a significant chapter in Caribbean Black political history and resistance to colonial legacies.

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