*1867: The Peabody Fund for Black education in the South was founded.
*1898: Author, poet Melvin B. Tolson was born.
*1945: Reggae superstar Bob Marley was born.
*1961: Jail-in movement in South Carolina started.
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*1867: The Peabody Fund for Black education in the South was founded.
*1898: Author, poet Melvin B. Tolson was born.
*1945: Reggae superstar Bob Marley was born.
*1961: Jail-in movement in South Carolina started.
Copyright 2011 Chicago Defender