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Black History Month fun facts 2012

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.
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About Black History Month

The Story of Black History Month

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. More>>

Black Americans You Never Heard Of (But Should Know)

Jane Bolin: Your Honor

African-Americans have contributed to American society in every walk of life, and one purpose of Black History Month is to call attention to some of those who may have escaped notice. Here are 10 brief biographies from the Profile America series produced by the U.S. Census Bureau. More>>

Up Close and Personal: Visiting Black History

Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site (Georgia)

The National Park Service maintains a number of historic sites associated with black history. Ten of those sites are featured here, each with a link to visitors information from the park service. More>>

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