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Black History Month explained: Its origins, celebrations and myths

Black History Month wasn’t always a monthlong celebration. In February 1926, historian and author Carter G. Woodson created Negro History Week. It was a weeklong celebration in an effort to teach people about African-American history and the contributions of Black people.

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How to celebrate Black History Month in the D.C. area

Over the next four weeks, the D.C. area comes alive with events highlighting contributions made by the Black community, lionizing heroes like Frederick Douglass and William Still; shining a spotlight on histories that don’t always appear in schoolbooks;

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New Resources for Black History Month Observances Available From Discovery Education

The following resources are now available for users of the essential companion for engaged classrooms, Discovery Education Experience: -- History Kids: Black History Month video: Students in grades 6-12 can dive into the origins of Black History Month while learning about Carter G.

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What are Black Hawk helicopters and how are they used? What to know after the D.C. aircraft crash

The military helicopter that collided with a regional jet near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, in a crash that ...

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N.J.’s Black-owned businesses nearly doubled in 2022, Census shows

The percentage of Black-owned businesses in New Jersey grew in the past five years, according to Census figures. In 2018, ...

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Who Was Black Hawk Helicopter Pilot in DC Plane Crash? What We Know

The soldiers on the helicopter that collided with an American Airlines jet on Wednesday night were from the 12th Combat ...

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Black America: More people, better educated and diverse

The study found Black Americans are better educated than ever, especially among women. In 2023, 8.2 million Black adults aged 25 and older – 27% of the population –earned at least a bachelor’s degree, ...

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Senator Alsobrooks Rebukes Kennedy for Comments on Vaccine Doses for Black People

I will be voting against your nomination because your views are dangerous to our state and to our country,” the Maryland Democrat said before yielding her time.