February 06, 2003
Holmes Daylie Dies
Radio personality1991"> Holmes "Daddy-O" Daylie dies in Chicago, Illinois.
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February 20, 2003
U.S. Court House Named After Nathaniel R. Jones
The United States Congress passes H.J.Res.2, officially naming the Nathaniel R. Jones Federal Building and United States Courthouse in Youngstown, Ohio in honor of Judge Nathaniel R. Jones on this date.
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April 21, 2003
Nina Simone Dies
Legendary singer Nina Simone passes away in Paris, France. Simone was known for her soulfull and oft described sad sounds.
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May 22, 2003
Judge William Murphy Dies
Prominent activist and judge1991"> William Murphy passes away on this day.
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June 23, 2003
Maynard Jackson Dies
Former1991"> Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson died on this date. He was the first African American mayor of the City of Atlanta, Georgia.
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July 30, 2003
Howard "Louie Bluie" Armstrong Dies
Musician, storyteller and painter1991"> Howard Armstrong passed away on this date in Boston, Massachusetts.
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August 02, 2003
Alonzo Pettie Dies
African American Veteran Cowboy, Alonzo Pettie dies in Denver, Colorado.
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August 21, 2003
Archie Epps III Dies
Harvard University Dean1991"> Archie Epps III dies in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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August 24, 2003
Bishop John Burgess Dies
The first African American bishop in the Episcopalian Church, Bishop John Burgess dies.
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November 14, 2003
Howard Rawlings Dies
Chair of the1991"> Maryland House of Delegates Appropriations Committee, Delegate Howard “Pete” Rawlings passed away on this date.
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December 08, 2003
Eloise Demaris Hughes Dies
Famed dancer1991"> Eloise Demaris Hughes dies on this day in Chicago, Illinois.
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