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Feb 2024
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Why We Celebrate Black History

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Why We Celebrate Black History Join us today as we learn about the origins of this month-long celebration of the accomplishments and contributions of Black people to the history of the United States.

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https://www.npr.org/2022/02/01/1075623826/why-is-february-black-history-month 

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/black-history-month 

https://www.thoughtco.com/black-history-month-45346 

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