Salute to Black History Month and more

Plainfield celebrates Black History Month with inspiring film screenings
Both screenings will take place at the Anne Louise Davis Room in the Plainfield Public Library, located at 8100 Park Ave.
When is Black History Month? How did it get started?
Black History Month goes back nearly 100 years, and is celebrated in February in New Jersey with various events.
Black History Month Facts You Probably Didn't Learn in School
As conservatives try to change how history is taught in our schools, here are some Black history facts you should know.
Black History Month fact of the day
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - It’s day nine of Black History Month. Here’s your Black history fact of the day. Feb. 9, 1971 the commissioner of baseball announced the first member of the Negro wing of the baseball hall of fame. Leroy “Satchel” Paige was the first person to be inducted in this wing.
Roy S. Johnson: Hey, white people, it’s not too late to celebrate Black History Month with us
Feb. 27 — In 1869, John Willis Menard rose from his seat in the chamber of the U.S. Congress to defend his status as the first African American elected to the institution, thus becoming the first Black to address Congress. Alas, he was denied the seat and returned to Florida where he became a school superintendent.
How advocates are stepping up for Black History month as federal agencies scale back
Despite threats to end Black History Month programs and others at some federal agencies, groups vow to recognize it outside the workplace.
Where to celebrate Black History Month in Boston
The Boston area has a range of events celebrating Black history in the arts, activism, labor movement and sports. Here are the biggest events to check out. Month-long happenings Muqeedah Publishing has artwork celebrating Black History Month on display at Boston City Hall (second floor) between now and Feb.
Celebrate Black History Month With These Editor-Favorite Products
In honor of Black History Month, the Prevention editors rounded up wellness products from our favorite Black-owned brands—from beauty to nutrition to style.
Black History Month Authors' Symposium shows importance of books in kids' lives
Black authors featured in the symposium said their personal experiences shaped the books they wrote. Adrian Goodwin, an NYPD detective with 20 years of experience in the department, wrote, “Twins in the City: Let’s Learn About Police Officers,
How 'Storytime' at Virginia War Memorial is honoring Black History Month
The Virginia War Memorial launched its new children’s program called "Storytime at the Memorial," which will run for the next several months, on Saturday.
In Our View: Celebrate Black History Month with education
Black History Month takes center stage in many communities, including the Ashland area: a fundraising dinner for the C.B. Nuckolls Community Center and Black History Museum on Feb. 22 and a Gospel Night at the Highlands Museum and Discovery Center,
Black History Month events in Columbus include films, music, dance, theater, discussion
From the triumphs of Jesse Owens to the early days of hip-hop, there's a lot to learn and celebrate in February.
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History of Black American art focus of Saginaw County museum exhibition
KOCHVILLE TOWNSHIP, MI — Art aficionados still have time to view a nationally touring exhibition featuring 68 works connected ...
19 Black trailblazers that may not have been in your history book
While lectures on the legacies of Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, and Harriet Tubman are all important, some educators ...
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Pima County Library's first Black author in residence
TUCSON, Ariz. — As we recognize Black History Month, one woman in Tucson can proudly say she holds the title of being the ...
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Ann Arbor Black history film draws sold-out crowd at Michigan Theater
"Ann Arbor is known nationwide, but nobody knows that Ann Arbor had a Black community ... so I did this for you guys," the ...
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Arizona's first Black architect's impact transcends his blueprints
Rushia Fellows impact on our city is undeniable - and it turns out, he had a major impact on the lives of many people he came ...
Former Journey Church building will be showcase for local district's Black History event
Norman Public Schools and the Norman Philharmonic will host a Black History Month event set for Feb. 4 in building that once ...
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Today In Black History: Dr. Bernard Harris Jr. Becomes The First African American To Walk In Space 30 Years Ago
On this day in 1995, Dr. Bernard Harris Jr. made history, stepping into the vastness of space and becoming the first African ...