Shrove Tuesday (Christian)

Shrove Tuesday is the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday which is the first day of Lent. Its a day of penitence, to clean the soul, and a day of celebration as the last chance to feast before Lent begins.

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Ash Wednesday: The First Day of Lent (Christian)

Ash Wednesday is the beginning of Lent for Western Christian churches. It is a day of penitence to clean the soul before the Lent fast.

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1965 - Malcolm X assassinated by other Black Muslims, NYC

During his life, Malcolm went from being a drug dealer and burglar to one of the most prominent black nationalist leaders in the United States; he was considered by some as a martyr of Islam and a champion of equality.

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Ash Wednesday (Christian)

In the Western Christian calendar, Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent.

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