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Black History Month
Black History Month is celebrated every February in the United States. It was created to commemorate past African Americans and their contributions to American society. In 1926 it started as a Black History Week and then was expanded in the 70s. For more of the past of Black HIstory Month, browse through the Guide to Black History
Several Important African Americans Throughout History
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Barack Obama Not only is he the 44th president of the United States, but Obama is the first African American to ever become president. Plus, he is one of the few presidents to ever win a Nobel Peace Prize. To celebrate Obama, grab an Obama bobblehead |
Oprah Winfrey Oprah is a television superstar, but she's also one of the wealthiest African Americans in the world. Geez, she's one of the wealthiest people in the world! Watch Oprah's anniversary DVD |
Nelson Mandela Mandela was an anti-apartheid activist in South Africa, after which he became the first fully elected president of the country. The winner of a Nobel peace prize in 1993, he's still one of the leading civil rights activists of our time. To learn more about him, read Long Walk to Freedom |
Martin Luther King Jr. Martin Luther King Jr. was the forerunner of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. He used peace rather than violence to stand up for his rights and the rights of his race. Read his famous "I Have a Dream" speech on this poster |
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