In 1900- Civil War hero Sgt William Carney becomes 1st African American to receive Medal of Honor
In 1921- Shuffle Along, first of a succession of popular musicals featuring Black talent, opened at the 63rd Street Music Hall, New York City.
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Black And Awkward Is The Worst, Because Black People Are Stereotyped As Being Anything But Awkward In Mainstream Media... Black People Are Always Portrayed To Be Cool Or Overly Dramatic, Anything But Awkward.