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August Wilson born
August Wilson was born as Frederick August Kittel Jr. in Pittsburgh, PA -
Brown vs. Board of Education Decision
Brown vs, Board was an important case in racial history -
Central Catholic High School
WIlson was the only African-American at his high school and was driven away by threats -
Malcolm X Assassinated
Malcolm X was one of Wilson's role models. -
Wilson Moves to St. Paul
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Fences Published
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Fences Premieres on Broadway
It would go on to win several Tony Awards -
First August Wilson Day
Declared by St. Paul mayor George Latimer -
Fences Closes
It was performed 525 times with 11 previews -
Fences Revived on Broadway