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Marc Lamont Hill: Make Black History Month a guidepost for year-round
IT'S BLACK History Month, a celebration that began in 1926 as "Negro History Week" and has morphed into a widely recognized and celebrated part of American culture. As a result, schools all around Philadelphia, and in most parts of the country not named Arizona, will pay particular attention to the lives, triumphs and contributions of black people in America.

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:48:36 -0800

Harley-Davidson Commemorates Black History Month
MILWAUKEE, Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In commemoration of Black History Month, spotlight exhibits that explore the evolution of African American motorcycle culture will debut Feb. 10 at the Harley-Davidson ...

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:00:00 -0800

Oral history of N. Ireland strife raises dilemma
Boston College project includes confessions of murder from the decades of violence between Northern Irish Catholics and Protestants

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:10:01 -0800

History expert pleads guilty to stealing documents
A memorabilia collector and self-styled expert on presidential history pleaded guilty Tuesday to conspiring to steal thousands of documents signed by leaders throughout U.S. history.

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:29:23 -0800

Black History Month: Ranking the top sluggers
Black History Month: Ranking the top sluggers

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:16:42 -0800