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Almost since its inception in 1925, Black History Month has served the broad purpose of educating all Americans about the roles African-Americans have played in the history of the U.S.
To commemorate and celebrate the contributions to our nation made by people of African descent, American historian Carter G. Woodson established Black History Week, which was expanded into Black History Month in 1976. Here are some interesting statistics about African Americans.
A surprisingly large number of "B" sides on old 45s of gospel songs deal with civil rights, despite the fact that the musicians' involvement might have been risky for them.
In 1926, Carter G. Woodson, the son of slaves, established Negro History Week to promote the teaching of African-American history to blacks and whites alike.
Although intended for students and teachers, this list also includes some suggestions for parents and other adults who want to learn more about the subject.
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Party of Five alum Scott Wolf and his wife Kelley are expecting baby No. 2.
Party of Five alum Scott Wolf and his wife Kelley are expecting baby No. 2.
The people have spoken, and supermodel Bar Refaeli has topped
The people have spoken, and supermodel Bar Refaeli has topped this year's Maxim Hot 100 list.
Got hair? If you don't, you might have a higher risk of prostate cancer, a preliminary study suggests.
Got hair? If you don't, you might have a higher risk of prostate cancer, a preliminary study suggests.
You may not have shopped for a dress this important since your own wedding, so here are some tips to get you going.
You may not have shopped for a dress this important since your own wedding, so here are some tips to get you going.
In a new study, teens who loved listening to music blasting at high decibels on their MP3 players were also more likely than others to smoke marijuana.
In a new study, teens who loved listening to music blasting at high decibels on their MP3 players were also more likely than others to smoke marijuana.
A nightly resort fee adds up for a traveler who books a Las Vegas hotel for almost a month. Should this mandatory fee be bundled into the room rate?
A nightly resort fee adds up for a traveler who books a Las Vegas hotel for almost a month. Should this mandatory fee be bundled into the room rate?
The Falcon 9 rocket and the Dragon capsule are the bread and butter of SpaceX, which hopes for more contracts to ferry things, and people, to and from space.
The Falcon 9 rocket and the Dragon capsule are the bread and butter of SpaceX, which hopes for more contracts with NASA and others to ferry things, and people, to and from space.
In case you missed the annular eclipse you can catch the whole thing courtesy the efforts of science teacher Cory Poole.
In case you missed the annular eclipse you can catch the whole thing courtesy the efforts of science teacher Cory Poole.
Robin Gibb, the co-founder of the Bee Gees, has died after a long battle with cancer. He was 62.
Robin Gibb, the co-founder of the Bee Gees, has died after a long battle with cancer. He was 62.
Will Smith was not happy with a male reporter who tried to kiss him on the red carpet of the Moscow premiere of Men in Black III.
Will Smith was not happy with a male reporter who tried to kiss him on the red carpet of the Moscow premiere of Men in Black III.
