CalEvents:Aug/Aug 29
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Notable events for Aug 29
Date
Event
Significance
August 29, 1918
Birth of Paul Robeson Jr.
On this day, Paul Robeson Jr., the son of renowned African-American singer, actor, and civil rights activist Paul Robeson, was born. Like his father, Paul Robeson Jr. became an influential activist and advocate for civil rights and Pan-Africanism.
August 29, 1957
U.S. Congress passes Civil Rights Act of 1957
On this day, the Civil Rights Act of 1957 was passed by the U.S. Congress. It was the first civil rights legislation enacted in the U.S. since Reconstruction and aimed to protect voting rights for African Americans, laying the groundwork for subsequent civil rights laws.
August 29, 1962
Malcolm X delivers speech at UCLA
On this day, Malcolm X, a prominent figure in the Nation of Islam and the broader African-American civil rights movement, delivered a speech at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). His speech focused on Black self-determination, Pan-Africanism, and the fight against systemic racism.
August 29, 1966
The National Black Political Convention planning begins
On this day, planning began for the 1972 National Black Political Convention, which aimed to unify African Americans in the pursuit of political power and influence. This event was a pivotal moment in the political mobilization of African Americans in the United States.
August 29, 1970
Chicano Moratorium against the Vietnam War
On this day, the Chicano Moratorium against the Vietnam War took place in Los Angeles, where many African-American activists, including members of the Black Panther Party, also participated. The protest highlighted the disproportionate number of Black and Latino soldiers sent to fight in the Vietnam War.