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Long live 'Negro'
I let Black History Month slide by this year without writing anything about it. I am so over celebrating firsts or reprising triumphal narratives. But news from last month did suggest that we may need a black history lesson — one that goes...Tags: African-American History Month, Spain, Slavery, Justice and Rights, Population and Census
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Earl Ray Tomblin: Let's celebrate diversity in Mountain State
As we prepare for our state’s 150th birthday and reflect upon our history, we have many wonderful people for whom to be thankful — people who have worked together to make West Virginia what it is today. Our state was built by people of all...Tags: African-American History Month, Booker T. Washington, Earl Ray Tomblin
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Unsung hero makes strides in local black community
Staff WriterEditor’s Note: A resolution honoring five Valley residents for Black History Month will be presented to the Imperial County Board of Supervisors on Feb. 26. The Imperial Valley Press will feature each of the five individuals every few days leading...Tags: World War II (1939-1945), African-American History Month, Medical Specialization, Health and Medical Professionals, Nursing
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Athletes honored
Black History Month 2013 In honor of Black History Month, the Doleman Black Heritage Museum recognized the following athletes during a program Feb. 23 at The Maryland Theatre: Tom Parson Jr. Parson played basketball at North Hagerstown High School and...Tags: Howard University, African-American History Month, Maryland Terrapins, Atlantic Coast Conference, Christopher Newport University
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Year-round Black History Class Begins at George Rogers Clark
As a U.S. history teacher at George Rogers Clark High School, Amy Madsen made a class suggestion, and it was granted at the beginning of the 2012-2013 school year. “I thought a black history class was in need,” said Madsen. “I...
Tags: Teaching and Learning, Students, Thomas Edison, Northwestern University, Colleges and Universities
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Readers respond to Black History Month question
South Bend TribuneIn an earlier column last month, I wrote about whether Black History Month is still relevant. Well, apparently to many readers it is. I received calls, e-mails and many of you let me know how you felt. Today, I’m going to share some those...Tags: African-American History Month
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Assignment for 2nd graders: Color minstrel caricatures of African-Americans, black-face and a lynching?
FloriDUHWhat were they thinking? Answer: They weren't thinking at all. James Hill, the dad of a second-grader at an Atlantic Beach elementary school who had received material for a home coloring assignment during Black History Month, made a complaint to the...Tags: African-American History Month, Hate Crimes, Murder
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Thumbs up Thumbs Down - March 2
Thumbs up to the students who participated in the annual Washington County Spelling Bee at Western Heights Middle School. These children battled nerves and some tough words to make their parents, teachers and communities proud. Thumbs up to the Doleman...Tags: African-American History Month, High School Sports, Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association
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Black History Month ends in celebration at SDSU-IV
Staff WriterCALEXICO — Community members shared pride and appreciation for the struggles and accomplishments made by many diverse individuals, during the second annual Black History Month celebration, here Thursday evening. A group of about 50 community...Tags: African-American History Month
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Fight The Power Of Ignorance To Enslave
The Hartford CourantTwo of my favorite quotes are from Frederick Douglass, an American hero and one of more compelling voices in the 19th century on slavery and human rights. "If there is no struggle, there is no progress.'' "Power concedes nothing without a demand. It...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, African-American History Month, Civil Rights, Slavery, Justice and Rights
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Elk heads made this month's Moutza easy
Is it possible that a husband and wife could win the coveted February Moutza of the Month award, for buying stupid stuffed elk heads with other people's money? Perhaps. Because in America, it is said, even dead elk dreams may come true. Or what...
Tags: African-American History Month, Michael Bloomberg, Onions, South Side, Robin the Boy Wonder (fictional character)
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Toni Morrison hangs out at a digital book signing on Google+ today
Call it, if you will, the virtual literary event of the year. Or of February at least. Toni Morrison, the grande dame of American letters, is holding what’s billed as a "first-of-its-kind digital book signing" Wednesday at noon PST (3 p.m. EST)....
Tags: African-American History Month, Book, Google Play, Junot Diaz, Ellie Goulding
Mar 11, 2013
|Column| Los Angeles Times
Mar 7, 2013
|Story| Herald Mail
Feb 18, 2013
|Story| Imperial Valley Press Online
Mar 6, 2013
|Story| Herald Mail
Feb 18, 2013
|Story| Winchester Sun
Mar 3, 2013
|Column| South Bend Tribune
Mar 2, 2013
|Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Mar 2, 2013
|Story| Herald Mail
Feb 28, 2013
|Story| Imperial Valley Press Online
Feb 28, 2013
|Column| Hartford Courant
Mar 1, 2013
|Column| Chicago Tribune
Feb 27, 2013
|Story| Los Angeles Times
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