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A List of Holidays of Interest to African Americans
More holidays appear on U.S. calendars each year than Americans can keep up with, including those of particular interest to African Americans. But the general public may not understand what such holidays commemorate. Take Kwanzaa, for instance. Much of the public has at least heard of the holiday
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Carter G. Woodson Tribute
This is the father of African American History and worthy of personal recognition during the month of February. Although there has been broad acceptance of Black History Month it is often at the expense of the price paid by Dr. Carter G. Woodson. Lets never forget the fountainhead...and the one
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Famous African-Americans of the 20th Century
African-American men and women made great contributions to American society throughout the 20th century, advancing civil rights as well as science, government, sports, and entertainment. Whether you are researching a topic for Black History Month or just want to learn more, this listing of famous
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Maryland Unveils Statues of Tubman, Douglass in Capitol – Free Press of Jacksonville
By BRIAN WITTE Associated Press – ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — At a time when states are debating the removal of Confederate monuments, Maryland unveiled bronze statues of famed abolitionists Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass during a ceremony Monday night in the Maryland State
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Meghan and Harry launch campaign to celebrate black Britons - Voice Online
MEGHAN AND Harry have today launched a campaign to recognise black British leaders making a... The post Meghan and Harry launch campaign to celebrate black Britons appeared first on Voice Online.
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Carter G Woodson and the Origins of Black History Month
What we now call Black History Month originated in 1926, founded by Carter G Woodson as Negro History Week. The month of February was selected in deference to Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln who were both born in that
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Showtime to debut "Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall", directed by Spike Lee
On February 26, during Black History Month, the Estate of Michael Jackson and Sony Legacy Recordings will release exclusive CD/DVD and CD/Blu Ray editions ofMichael Jackson’s revolutionary 1979 recording, Off The Wall. The package will include the original version of the album bundled with the new
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24 Books Written By Black Authors That We Can’t Wait To Read This Winter – Free Press of Jacksonville
By Joi Marie McKenzie- With temperatures dropping, it’s the perfect time of year to pick up a good
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Biography of Black Historian Carter G. Woodson
Carter G. Woodson is known as the father of black history. He worked tirelessly to establish the field of African-American history in the early 1900s. Born on Dec. 19, 1875, Woodson was the son of two former slaves who had nine children; he was the seventh. He rose from these modest origins to
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MWRD Vice President Barbara McGowan recognizes contributions of Dr. Conrad Worrill | The Crusader Newspaper Group
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The FA's Football Leadership Diversity Code gets off to positive start - Voice Online
THE STEERING Group tasked with driving the development of theFootball Leadership Diversity Codemet for the... The post The FA's Football Leadership Diversity Code gets off to positive start appeared first on Voice Online.
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THE WINNER and runners up of a short fiction initiative operated by Leicester-based diversity-led arts... The post Sarah's made of the write stuff! appeared first on Voice Online.
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Sky set to mark Black History Month - Voice Online
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Black Women Are Calling Out Their Employers, But There’s Still Work To Be Done
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The lens of whiteness won’t close gaps in BPS - The Bay State Banner
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