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Remember. Recognize. Renew.
Historian Carter G. Woodson was not only the driving force behind Black History Month, he lobbied to rewrite history books to recognize black Americans in every endeavor throughout U.S. history. Inspired by his legacy, we’ve pulled together these daily reflections to celebrate our past, present and future. Click below to get started!
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Watch “Origins of Black History Month” & Learn More About Carter G. Woodson
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Learn About Key Black Women Authors
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Watch Dr. Martin Luther King Junior’s 5 Most Famous Speeches
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Bake Sweet Potato Biscuits, a Traditional Soul Food
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Learn About This Year’s Theme for Black History Month
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Check Out a List of 16 “Must-Reads” by African American Writers
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Learn About the Songs of the Civil Rights Movement
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Create Your Own Poetry to Support Black History Month
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Watch the Movie “Mandela: The Long Walk to Freedom”
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Like the “My Black is Beautiful” Facebook Page
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Wear a headwrap today! Click below for how-to-tie directions and ideas.
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Make Your Own African Peanut Stew
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Read About “Famous Firsts” in African American History
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View a Gallery of Notable Black Women Musicians
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Learn More About The Blues
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Make Moroccan Potato Casserole
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Listen to a B.B. King Radio Station on Pandora.com
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Get Connected with Black Voices at Huffington Post
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Review the Historical Timeline of the Civil Rights Movement
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Discover the 11 African American Inventors Who Changed the World
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Meet Reuben Reuel, a Fashion Designer for Ashro
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Shop at Shades of Color Gifts
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Visit the Website of the National R&B Society
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Learn About Black Then
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Sign Up for Emails from Madame Noire
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Get Tickets for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
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Download the App for the
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Get Some Useful Tips from Black Health Matters
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