About Today: Black History Month

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Today From Bob Schulties, your About Today Editor Hmm, I've tried for a couple of hours now to come up with some jokes about slavery or Black History Month, but nothing is funny. Go figure. Why Black History Month Is More Relevant Than Ever Until we accept that Black history is American history, Black History Month provides an way to celebrate our diversity and the major role African-Americans have played in shaping our nation. The Relevancy of Black History Month How Black History Month Began What Is African-American History? Search Related Topics:  black history month  cultural celebrations  african-american culture Rosa Parks Sits in the Front I'll never have the same amount of guts as Rosa Parks. Video: Profile of Rosa Parks The Great Migration What Does "Jim Crow" Even Mean? Search Related Topics:  civil rights movement  martin luther king jr.  rosa parks Shocking Moments in 20th Century Black History I lived through the riots of L.A. back in 1992 and I still don't understand how the taped beating of Rodney King didn't result in a conviction. Black History and Women What Happened to Phillis Wheatley? Search Related Topics:  joe louis  martin luther king  emmett till Harriet Tubman: From Slavery to Freedom My daughter is learning about the Civil War, President Lincoln, and the Emancipation Proclamation. Not surprisingly she's having a hard time understanding how people could own other people. And I can't figure out how to explain it to her without throwing up my arms and saying, "I know! Everyone was just wrong back then." Harriet Tubman's Role What Was the Emancipation Proclamation? An Ever-Evolving 'Path' to Freedom Search Related Topics:  harriet tubman  underground railroad  slavery Related Searches Black History Month Church Bulletin Christian Church Baptist Church Church Worship Featured Articles Don't Have These Awkward Acne Conversations What Is the Paleolithic Diet? Are Cats Really Ruthless Bird Killers? Does Breastfeeding Cause Saggy Breasts? Managing Your Tween's Attitude Problem Can IBD Cause Colon Cancer?   More from About.com The Perfect Engagement Ring How to find a gorgeous ring with a style and price that suit your needs. Read more...> Best U.S. Destinations Experts pick the top U.S. destinations for 2013 based on budget, special events, and more. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement

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