1- Black Fact = 1974 (May 24)- Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington, legendary composer and bandleader, died in New York City on this date. Ellington is famous for his songs: “Take the A Train,” “Mood Indigo,” and “I Got It Bad and That Ain’t Good” among others.
2- Black Fact = 1954 (May 24) – Dr. Peter Murray Marshall became the first black person to head a unit associated with the American Medical Association (AMA). Marshall was selected President of the New York County Medical Society on this date.
3- Black Fact = 1983 (May 24) – The Rev. Jesse Jackson, activist and 1988 presidential candidate, became the first black person to address a joint session of Congress on this date.
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