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Black History Month
From: NEA Today
Date: 20080201
Author:Anonymous
Begun in 1926 through the efforts of noted Black scholar and historian Carter G. Woodson, Black History Month was originally celebrated as a weekiong event. In 1976, the observance expanded to the entire month of February. Some resources to check out include:
WWW.ASAHL.ORG Founded by Carter G. Woodson, the Association for the Study of African-American Life and History (ASALH) disseminates know/edge about 8/ack history, life, and culture. Also, get a sneak peek at the new 2008 Black Heritage Stamp, featuring Charles W. Chesnutt, a pioneering African-American essayist, npve/i'st, and fo/klorist.
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