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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

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

Key events in the history of Eastman Kodak Co.
Here are key events in the history of Eastman Kodak Co., which announced plans Thursday to stop making digital cameras and some other consumer devices:

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:05:43 -0800

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

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

History of Women in Combat Still Being Written, Slowly
Women in the military are often excluded from promotions because of their lack of combat experience — but efforts to change that have been halting at best.

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:51:31 -0800