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February 28: This Day in Black History

Black History Month originated in 1926, founded by Carter G. Woodson and was created to celebrate achievements, births, important timelines,…
02.28.17
Little Known Black History Fact: Leon Ware

The music world lost another of its bright stars in Leon Ware last Thursday, but the songwriter has left behind…
10.29.17
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February 27: This Day in Black History

tlcBlack History Month originated in 1926, founded by Carter G. Woodson and was created to celebrate achievements, births, important timelines,…
02.28.17
Little Known Black History Fact: Trayvon Martin

The shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin took place five years in Sanford, Fla., igniting a flurry of activism and…
10.29.17
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February 24: This Day in Black History

Black History Month originated in 1926, founded by Carter G. Woodson and was created to celebrate achievements, births, important timelines,…
02.28.17
Little Known Black History Fact: Sidney Poitier

Sidney Poitier celebrated his 90th birthday last Monday, February 20th, making him the oldest-living winner of the Best Actor Oscar…
10.29.17
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February 23: This Day in Black History

Black History Month originated in 1926, founded by Carter G. Woodson and was created to celebrate achievements, births, important timelines,…
02.23.17
Little Known Black History Fact: Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

The Upper Peninsula of Michigan is a largely rural area of the state not immediately known for its connection to…
10.29.17
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February 22: This Day in Black History

Black History Month originated in 1926, founded by Carter G. Woodson and was created to celebrate achievements, births, important timelines,…
02.23.17
Little Known Black History Fact: Kim Royster

Kim Royster had dreams of becoming a professional singer after leaving her small North Carolina town and heading to New…
10.29.17
Little Known Black History Fact: Otis Boykin

Otis Boykin was an inventor responsible for many important electrical devices that are used in modern times, most notably the…
10.29.17
All Hail: The Black Olympians That Made History…

Without a doubt the 2016 Rio Olympics was a historic event for African-Americans. Over 28 million people on average witnessed…
10.29.17
Little Known Black History Fact: Clyde Stubblefield

Drummer Clyde Stubblefield passed away this weekend in Madison, Wisc., but his indelible mark on music lives on in one…
10.29.17
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February 20: This Day in Black History

Black History Month originated in 1926, founded by Carter G. Woodson and was created to celebrate achievements, births, important timelines,…
02.20.17
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