March 30, 1870 – Fifteenth Amendment ratified, guaranteeing voting rights to African Americans. March 31, 1988 – Toni Morrison wins Pulitzer Prize for Beloved. April 1, 1950 – Charles R. Drew, who developed techniques for processing and preserving blood, died. April 2, 1984 – Georgetown coach John Thompson becomes first black coach to win NCAA... [Read More]
