1- Black Fact = 1924 ( July 8) – William DeHart Hubbard became the first black person to win an Olympic Gold Medal when he won the broad jump (24.5 ft) in Paris on this date in 1924.
2- Black Fact = 2000 (July 8) – Venus Williams defeated Lindsey Davenport 6-3, 7-6 (7-3) to win her first Wimbledon women’s singles tournament on this date in 2000. This win was Williams’ first grand slam title.
3- Black Fact = 1879 (July 8) – Alexander Walters, the first President of the AME Zion Church, was ordained Deacon on this date in 1879.
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