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Lura Howard 1917 - 1979

Lura Howard of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois was born on April 15, 1917, and died at age 62 years old in July 1979.
Lura Howard
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois 60636
April 15, 1917
July 1979
Female
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Lura Howard's History: 1917 - 1979

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  • 04/15
    1917

    Birthday

    April 15, 1917
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  • 07/dd
    1979

    Death

    July 1979
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    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    Lura Howard lived 9 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 62.
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In 1917, in the year that Lura Howard was born, on July 28, between ten and fifteen thousand blacks silently walked down New York City's Fifth Avenue to protest racial discrimination and violence. Lynchings in Waco Texas and hundreds of African-Americans killed in East St. Louis Illinois had sparked the protest. Picket signs said "Mother, do lynchers go to heaven?" "Mr. President, why not make America safe for democracy?" "Thou shalt not kill." "Pray for the Lady Macbeth's of East St. Louis" and "Give us a chance to live."
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In 1925, Lura was only 8 years old when on November 28th, radio station WSM broadcast the Grand Ole Opry for the first time. Originally airing as “The WSM Barn Dance”, the Opry (a local term for "opera") was dedicated to honoring country music and in its history has featured the biggest stars and acts in country music.
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