CalEvents:Sep/Sep 15
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Notable events for Sep 15
Date
Event
Significance
September 15, 1830
David Walker publishes "Appeal to the Colored Citizens of the World"
David Walker's influential abolitionist pamphlet called for Black unity and resistance against slavery and racial oppression. It became a foundational text in the early struggle for African-American civil rights and freedom.
September 15, 1963
16th Street Baptist Church bombing, Birmingham, Alabama
On this day, a bombing at the 16th Street Baptist Church killed four young African-American girls. The act of terrorism, carried out by members of the Ku Klux Klan, shocked the nation and galvanized support for the Civil Rights Movement.
September 15, 1974
Guinea-Bissau gains official recognition of independence from Portugal
On this day, Guinea-Bissau's independence was formally recognized by Portugal. This was a significant victory for the African decolonization movement, following years of armed struggle led by the African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde (PAIGC).
September 15, 1995
International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda begins its first trial
On this day, the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda began its first trial, focusing on individuals responsible for the 1994 genocide. This was a landmark moment in seeking justice for the victims of one of Africa’s worst atrocities.
September 15, 2008
Wall Street financial crisis disproportionately affects African-Americans
The collapse of Lehman Brothers and the global financial crisis that followed had devastating effects on African-American communities in the United States. The housing crisis, in particular, resulted in significant losses of wealth for African-Americans, exacerbating existing economic inequalities.
September 15, 2011
South Sudan joins the United Nations
On this day, South Sudan, the world's youngest nation, was admitted to the United Nations after gaining independence from Sudan. This was a historic moment for African self-determination and sovereignty.
September 15, 2017
Sierra Leone marks end of recovery phase after Ebola outbreak
Sierra Leone marked the end of its recovery phase after the deadly Ebola outbreak that struck West Africa. This milestone signified the country's progress toward rebuilding health infrastructure and restoring economic stability.