The history behind Black History Month
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amp;ldquo;If a race has no history, if it has no worthwhile tradition, it becomes a negligible factor in the thought of the world. ” - Dr. Carter G. Woodson, ‘The Father of Black History Month’ In his studies at Harvard, Dr. Carter G. Woodson, who was the second African-American to earn a doctorate from the Ivy League, recognized the underrepresentation of Blacks in American history.
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Remembering the History of Black History Month – The Bulldog Tribune
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Black History Month 2022, Paul Robeson Cultural Center - Division of Student Affairs
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Celebrating Black History Month
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February is Black History Month! - AfterSchool Network
Black History Month: A time to celebrate accomplishments past and present > Wright-Patterson AFB > Article Display
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Origins of Black History Month: How it began, who started it and why it's in February
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Complete answers to Black History Quiz
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The Evolution of Negro History Week to Black History Month
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Black History Month events in the Greater Lansing area