2004
Annie Rosetta Hall Dies
Educator Annie Rosetta Hall passes away this year.
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January 01, 2004
Elma Lewis Dies
Elma Lewis, founder of the National Center for Afro-American Artists and an arts school that bore her name, passed away on this day.
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January 03, 2004
Etta Moten Barnett Dies
Actress Etta Moten Barnett passes away in Chicago, Illinois on this day.
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January 04, 2004
Jacob Carruthers Dies
Educator Jacob Carruthers passes away on this day.
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January 14, 2004
Lula Cole Dawson Dies
Government consultant Lula Cole Dawson passes away on this day.
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February 07, 2004
Pauline Morton Dies
Teacher and community activist Pauline Morton passes away in Virginia.
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February 08, 2004
Jenkins Awarded Grammy
Children's folksinger Ella Jenkins is awarded a Grammy Award for Lifetime Achievement.
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February 08, 2004
The Chi-Lites Win a Grammy
Chicago-based band the Chi-Lites win a Grammy Award for Best R&B Song for their work on Beyoncé's song, "Crazy in Love." The Chi-Lites are led by dummer Marshall Thompson.
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February 16, 2004
C. Vincent Bakeman Passes Away
Educator C. Vincent Bakeman passes away on this day.
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February 16, 2004
William S. White Dies
Judge and former member of the Navy Golden 13 William Sylvester White passes away on this date.
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February 16, 2004
C. Vincent Bakeman dies
Educator & Human Services Provider C. Vincent Bakeman dies.
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February 17, 2004
Irma Josephine Barber Passes Away
Seamstress and forestry worker Irma Josephine Barber passes away on this day.
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February 17, 2004
Irma Josephine Barber dies
Seamstress Irma Josephine Barber dies.
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February 29, 2004
Jeff Donaldson Passes Away
Artist and educator Jeff Donaldson passes away in Washington D.C. on this day.
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February 29, 2004
Jeff Donaldson dies
AFRI-COBRA Artist Jeff Donaldson dies.
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March 15, 2004
The Dells Inducted Into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
R&B group The Dells, including singer Chuck Barksdale, are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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March 24, 2004
Height Awarded Congressional Gold Medal
Civil rights activist Dorothy Height is awarded the Congressional Gold Medal by President George W. Bush.
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May 04, 2004
Charles Duncan Dies
Attorney Charles Duncan passes away on this date.
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May 23, 2004
Vernon Jarrett Dies
Prominent journalist and social commentator Vernon Jarrett passes away on this date.
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June 06, 2004
Phylicia Rashad Wins Tony Award
Phylicia Rashad, perhaps best known for her role as Clair Huxtable in "The Cosby Show," wins the Tony Award for Best Actress for her role as Lena Younger in A Raisin in the Sun. This marks the first time an African American woman has won a Best Actress Tony Award.
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June 08, 2004
Paul Mason Named Senior VP of ABC News
Journalist Paul Mason is named senior vice-president of ABC News.
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June 10, 2004
Ray Charles Dies
Legendary musician Ray Charles passes away in his home in Beverly Hills. Blind since age seven, Charles' music was a mixture of blues, R&B, gospel, soul, swing and other genres. His career saw him bring home twelve Grammy Awards, for hits such as "Hit the Road Jack," "I Can't Stop Loving You," and "Busted." He was 73.
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June 22, 2004
Allen Stringfellow Dies
Renowned artist Allen Stringfellow passes away on this date.
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July 24, 2004
Barbara Sizemore Dies
Educator Barbara Sizemore passes away on this day in Chicago.
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September 12, 2004
Lutrelle F. Palmer Dies
Journalist and political activist Lutrelle "Lu" Palmer passes away in Chicago.
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October 26, 2004
James Eaton Dies
James Eaton, founder of the Southeastern Regional Black Archives Research Center and Museum, dies on this date at the age of 74.
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November 02, 2004
Barack Obama Elected Senator
Illinois State Senator Barack Obama is elected to the United States Senate, becoming only the fifth African American to serve in the U.S. Senate.
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December 31, 2004
Dr. John W. Coleman Dies
Physician Dr. John W. Coleman passes away on this date.
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