CalEvents:Feb/Feb 14
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Notable events for February 14
Date
Event
Significance
February 14, 1867
Morehouse College founded in Atlanta, Georgia
On this day, Morehouse College, a historically Black college and university (HBCU), was founded. It became one of the most important institutions for higher education for African-American men and produced influential leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Spike Lee.
February 14, 1965
Malcolm X's house firebombed in New York
On this day, Malcolm X's home in Queens, New York, was firebombed. The attack occurred just a week before his assassination and highlighted the growing tensions between Malcolm X and his opponents as he became a leading figure in the African-American struggle for civil rights.
February 14, 1978
Death of Richard B. Moore, African-American activist and scholar
Richard B. Moore, a prominent Pan-Africanist, orator, and author, passed away on this day. He was a leading figure in the Harlem Renaissance and a vocal advocate for African liberation, contributing significantly to African-American intellectual thought and activism.
February 14, 1981
Bob Marley is awarded the Jamaican Order of Merit posthumously
On this day, reggae legend Bob Marley was posthumously awarded the Jamaican Order of Merit, the country's third-highest honor. Marley's music and messages of Pan-Africanism, love, and unity made him a global cultural icon, particularly within the African diaspora.
February 14, 1990
Nelson Mandela gives his first speech to a global audience after release
On this day, Nelson Mandela delivered his first international speech after being released from 27 years in prison. His message of reconciliation, justice, and peace set the tone for the negotiations that eventually led to the end of apartheid in South Africa.
February 14, 2013
Protests in Tunisia during Arab Spring lead to political reforms
On this day, large-scale protests in Tunisia during the Arab Spring led to major political reforms. The Tunisian revolution inspired uprisings across North Africa and the Middle East, marking a significant moment in the region's history and affecting African diaspora communities worldwide.
February 14, 2017
Adama Barrow takes office as President of The Gambia
On this day, Adama Barrow was officially sworn in as the President of The Gambia, following the departure of Yahya Jammeh, who ruled for over 22 years. Barrow's presidency marked a peaceful transition of power and a new era of democracy for The Gambia.