Pennsylvania became the first state to abolish slavery today in 1780 with the Gradual Abolition Act.

Did you know that on this day in 1942, the first Black African American to build a billion-dollar company, was born in Baltimore, Maryland? Click the link below to learn more about Reginald F. Lewis.

Did you know that Andrew J Beard patented the Automatic Railroad Car Coupler on this day in 1897?

Did you know that former pro tennis player, Zina Garrison, was born on this very day in 1973?

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