CalEvents:May/May 29
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Notable events for May 29
Date
Event
Significance
May 29, 1903
W.E.B. Du Bois delivers "The Talented Tenth" speech
On this day, W.E.B. Du Bois delivered his famous "The Talented Tenth" speech, arguing for the education and leadership of a small group of highly educated African Americans who would lead the race toward equality and civil rights. This speech became a foundational concept in African-American education and civil rights thought.
May 29, 1945
Death of Marcus Garvey
On this day, Marcus Garvey, the Jamaican-born leader of the Pan-African movement and founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA), passed away. Garvey’s vision of Black self-reliance, pride, and unity left a lasting legacy in the African diaspora.
May 29, 1961
Establishment of the All-African People’s Conference in Cairo
On this day, the All-African People’s Conference was held in Cairo, Egypt, bringing together leaders of African liberation movements and newly independent African states. The conference was a significant step in building Pan-African solidarity and coordinating the struggle for decolonization across Africa.
May 29, 1966
Formation of the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense in Alabama
On this day, the Alabama chapter of the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense was established, part of the growing national movement advocating for African-American civil rights, armed self-defense, and social justice. The Black Panther Party played a key role in the fight against racial oppression in the U.S.
May 29, 1999
Olusegun Obasanjo sworn in as president of Nigeria
On this day, Olusegun Obasanjo was sworn in as president of Nigeria, marking the end of military rule and the return of democracy in Nigeria. His inauguration was a significant moment in Nigeria's political history and a step forward in democratic governance in West Africa.
May 29, 2004
South African playwright Athol Fugard honored with Tony Award
On this day, South African playwright Athol Fugard was honored with a special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theater. Fugard’s plays, which often dealt with apartheid and racial injustice, contributed significantly to global awareness of the struggle against apartheid in South Africa.
May 29, 2015
Muhammadu Buhari inaugurated as president of Nigeria
On this day, Muhammadu Buhari was inaugurated as president of Nigeria after winning the 2015 presidential election. Buhari’s presidency was seen as a new chapter for Nigeria, focusing on tackling corruption and insurgency, particularly in the fight against Boko Haram.