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Why Not Everyone Supports Black History Month
Black History Month originated in 1925 when the second week of February was made Negro History Week since it contained the birthdays of abolitionist Frederick Douglass and President Abraham Lincoln. Hari Sreenivasan reports on how some African-Americans now oppose the idea of dedicating a special
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Why Black History Should be Taught Starting in Elementary School
With the recent deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd maybe it’s time to look at how African American history is taught in our educational system to help some understand why blacks are feeling frustrated and
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How Old Were You When You First Learned About Black Wall Street?
It’s no secret that the many of the history curricula required to be taught in public schools do a piss-poor job of teaching about Black history outside of slavery and perhaps the Civil Rights
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Cyber-Youth Network Launch
On Wednesday, February 3rd, for the first time in history, Americas urban students will have a Web site specifically designed to address their educational needs and interests. The site -- called the Cyber-Youth Network -- provides a model for online education by offering students and teachers
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Feb
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1999
"What's in a Name?" Black History Month Family Day 2012 Video Interviews
How to Make a Leather Pouch: Step-by-Step with Kathleen Coleclough
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New York Military Museum Marks Black History Month Saturday
The History of the United States Colored Troops will be the subject of talk by historian
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Black History Week
Carter G. Woodson creates Negro History Week. In 1976 it became Black History Month.
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Feb
7
1926
Howard University (1867– )
Howard University has been labeled “the capstone of Negro education,” because of its central role in the African American educational experience.  Among historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) Howard has produced the greatest number of graduates with advanced
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White People, Stop Quoting MLK To Police How Black People Protest
Last Thursday, Martin Luther King III responded to the increasingly heated protests spurred by the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police with a quote from his father, the Rev. Martin Luther King
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Changes Have Occurred Since the Civil Rights Movement
Changes Have Occurred Since the Civil Rights Movement
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(Press Release) BlackPast.org Opens World of Black History to the World of Internet Users
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Feb
1
2007
(1890) T. Thomas Fortune, “It Is Time To Call A Halt,”
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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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Black History Month on BlackPast.org
Every month is Black History Month here at BlackPast.org.  Nonetheless we recognize that hundreds of thousands of our visitors specifically seek out the website for information on African American history during the month of February.   We have gathered much of that data that may be helpful for
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Facts About the Origins of Black History Month
In the 21st century, many Americans question the need for Black History Month while being ignorant of the facts that led to its launch. Some argue that black history should be celebrated year-round, as it’s no different from American history generally. Others resent the month because they feel it
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TMBDLF Diversity Charity and Hogan Lovells team up for Inclusion and BlackLives Matter

The Miranda Brawn Diversity Leadership Foundation and International Law Firm Hogan Lovells have teamed

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Duo brings COVID-19 awareness and changes to lifestyle – Daytona Times
Lawrence Green and Linda Epps are casting the spotlight upon being stuck inside and flattening the curve of the coronavirus. Green mostly lays low, taking it easy, reeling from losing friends and family because of the virus. “The best cousin in the whole world” passed way, exclaimed Epps, who can
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For Google's Shea Jackson McCann, Self-care Is Key to Avoiding Burnout
Black Enterprise's Portraits of Power series brings you candid insights from exceptional women leaders, such as Google's Shea Jackson McCann
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A Timeline of Suge Knight's Criminal History
Once upon a time, Suge Marion Knight was the king of the west coast. He ran the studio and the streets. His friends ranged from famous rap stars to gang lords. Those days are
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Black History Month Creation and Overview
Black History Month is a month set aside to learn, honor, and celebrate the achievements of black men and women throughout history. Since its inception, Black History Month has always been celebrated in February. Find out how Black History Month originated, why February was chosen, and what the
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Sep
9
1915
List of African-American women in STEM fields
^ Rowley, Dorothy (2014-01-01). Lockheed Martins Stephanie Hill wins Black Engineering Award. Washington Informer. Archived from the original on 2015-02-23. Retrieved
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2014
The Association for the Study of African American Life and History: A Brief History
In the following account Professor Malik Simba of California State University, Fresno, describes the century-long histry of the largest organized body dedicated to the research and promotion of African American
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Apr
3
1950
Ignore The Rapper Who Created The College Dropout - Essence
I refuse to type out this mans name. But we all know who he is, so from this point on, Ill refer to him as The Rapper Who Created The [] The post Ignore The Rapper Who Created The College Dropout appeared first on Essence.
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Why Black People Are Not Interested In Black History|BlackHistoryMonth2014
http://svy.mk/1iqglGW Why is it that so many black people are not interested in Black History or Black History Month. Could it be that there is a Cognitive Dissonance when it comes to addressing issues in the black community. We say one thing, but our actions are inconsistent with our
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Tower Hamlets to celebrate Black History Month with series of events - Voice Online
TOWER HAMLETS Council is celebrating Black History Month by delivering Photo – Open, a virtual... The post Tower Hamlets to celebrate Black History Month with series of events appeared first on Voice Online.
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The Fisk Jubilee Singers: Preserving African American Spirituals – Smithsonian Libraries / Unbound
The early history of the group is documented in Gustavus D. Pike’s The Jubilee Singers and their campaign for twenty thousand dollars (1873),  held in the library of the Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum and that of the National Museum of American History, as well as available in our Digital
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Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass was a former slave who became one of the great American anti-slavery leaders of the 1800s. Frederick Douglass was born into slavery in Maryland but in 1838, at age 20, he escaped to freedom in New York. A few years later he went to work for abolitionist William Lloyd
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AHF to Commemorate MLK Holiday at Parades and Through Free HIV Testing Events Across the Country
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) will commemorate the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday observed on January 18 by participating in MLK parades and hosting free HIV awareness and testing events in almost a dozen U.S. cities across the country, including Los
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