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Imperial Valley College students celebrate black history with lecture, music
Staff WriterIMPERIAL — In an effort to highlight the struggles and achievements of African-Americans in history, the Associated Student Government at Imperial Valley College held a celebration of black history here Thursday. The celebration included music...Tags: Education, Robert J. Lopez, Africa
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Mayo: Nothing wrong with Allen West school appearance
Sun SentinelIn the past week, I've taken up for Marco Rubio and Allen West in print columns. What the heck is wrong with me? Or as one SunSentinel.com message board wag put it, "OK, who kidnapped the real Mike Mayo." All I can say is, even if I might not agree with...Tags: Religion and Belief, African-American History Month, NAACP, Philosophy, Physical Fitness and Exercise
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City Lights: Making poetry a priority
Ever since I became a journalist, I have had one burning desire: to work the phrases "National Poetry Month" and "The Human Centipede" into the same column. With the following piece, my career will be vindicated. I'll get to the second phrase later. But...Tags: Movies, The Rolling Stones (music group), Entertainment, African-American History Month, Google Inc.
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Long live 'Negro'
I let Black History Month slide by this year without writing anything about it. I am so over celebrating firsts or reprising triumphal narratives. But news from last month did suggest that we may need a black history lesson — one that goes...Tags: Justice and Rights, George Washington Carver, Culture, New York City, African-American History Month
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Earl Ray Tomblin: Let's celebrate diversity in Mountain State
As we prepare for our state’s 150th birthday and reflect upon our history, we have many wonderful people for whom to be thankful — people who have worked together to make West Virginia what it is today. Our state was built by people of all...Tags: African-American History Month, Booker T. Washington, Earl Ray Tomblin
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Adventures in art
Central Florida artists are as creative and innovative as any artists anywhere. So, it should be no surprise that Orlando's Chris "Tobar" Rodriguez has twisted the concept of "art exhibit" into a whole new adventure. On his website (http://www....
Tags: Arts and Culture, Orlando, Artists, New Smyrna Beach, Winter Park
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Athletes honored
Black History Month 2013 In honor of Black History Month, the Doleman Black Heritage Museum recognized the following athletes during a program Feb. 23 at The Maryland Theatre: Tom Parson Jr. Parson played basketball at North Hagerstown High School and...Tags: Financial Aid, Seton Hall Pirates, High School Sports, Frostburg State University, University of South Carolina
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Black history program Saturday
Dr. Seanna Kay-Denham of the Kings County Hospital Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., will be the speaker at a black history program Saturday at the Ramkota Hotel. The event, which begins at 10 a.m., is free to the public.Tags: Brooklyn (New York City)
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Readers respond to Black History Month question
South Bend TribuneIn an earlier column last month, I wrote about whether Black History Month is still relevant. Well, apparently to many readers it is. I received calls, e-mails and many of you let me know how you felt. Today, I’m going to share some those...Tags: African-American History Month
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Assignment for 2nd graders: Color minstrel caricatures of African-Americans, black-face and a lynching?
FloriDUHWhat were they thinking? Answer: They weren't thinking at all. James Hill, the dad of a second-grader at an Atlantic Beach elementary school who had received material for a home coloring assignment during Black History Month, made a complaint to the...Tags: African-American History Month, Murder, Hate Crimes
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Thumbs up Thumbs Down - March 2
Thumbs up to the students who participated in the annual Washington County Spelling Bee at Western Heights Middle School. These children battled nerves and some tough words to make their parents, teachers and communities proud. Thumbs up to the Doleman...Tags: High School Sports, African-American History Month, Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association
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Black History Month ends in celebration at SDSU-IV
Staff WriterCALEXICO — Community members shared pride and appreciation for the struggles and accomplishments made by many diverse individuals, during the second annual Black History Month celebration, here Thursday evening. A group of about 50 community...Tags: African-American History Month
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Feb 28, 2013
|Story| Imperial Valley Press Online
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