CalEvents:Sep/Sep 10
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Notable events for Sep 10
Date
Event
Significance
September 10, 1892
Frances Harper becomes the first woman to deliver an address at the National Council of Colored People
On this day, Frances Harper, a prominent African-American abolitionist, poet, and suffragist, became the first woman to deliver an address at the National Council of Colored People. Her speech highlighted the role of Black women in the fight for civil rights and equality.
September 10, 1960
Senegalese President Léopold Sédar Senghor delivers speech on Pan-Africanism at the UN
On this day, Léopold Sédar Senghor, poet, philosopher, and President of Senegal, delivered a speech at the United Nations in which he promoted Pan-Africanism and African unity. Senghor was a major figure in the movement to unite African nations and foster post-colonial development.
September 10, 1964
Fannie Lou Hamer delivers her speech at the Democratic National Convention
On this day, Fannie Lou Hamer, a prominent civil rights activist, delivered her famous speech at the Democratic National Convention, recounting the violent oppression she faced while fighting for African-American voting rights. Her testimony was instrumental in drawing national attention to the civil rights struggle.
September 10, 1991
Angola joins the United Nations
On this day, Angola was officially admitted to the United Nations following years of civil war and its struggle for independence from Portugal. Joining the UN symbolized Angola’s reintegration into the global community and its efforts toward national reconstruction.
September 10, 2002
Kenya becomes one of the first African nations to sign the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court
On this day, Kenya became one of the first African nations to sign the Rome Statute, formally establishing the International Criminal Court (ICC). This was a significant step in promoting international justice and accountability for crimes against humanity and war crimes, including those committed in Africa.
September 10, 2018
Rwanda opens the Kigali Genocide Memorial Museum
On this day, Rwanda inaugurated the Kigali Genocide Memorial Museum, which commemorates the victims of the 1994 genocide. The museum serves as a symbol of Rwanda’s commitment to remembering the past and promoting national healing and reconciliation.