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Black History Month

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Black History Month: Charles Harrison

February 25, 2025 btwadmin 0

February is Black History Month: a time to remember, honor, and celebrate the many contributions of Black Americans. This week btw takes a closer look […]

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Black History Month: Biden’s Pardon of Marcus Garvey

February 20, 2025 btwadmin 0

Black History Month is a time to honor and celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Black Americans. This week btw examines the life of […]

Former enslaved person and Underground Railroad conductor Harriet Tubman, along with her husband, step-daughter, extended family, and formerly enslaved people she helped during the Civil War.

Black History Month: Harriet Tubman Receives Military Honor

February 12, 2025 btwadmin 0

The month of February is a time to honor and remember the stories and contributions of Black Americans. Harriet Tubman–an enslaved person and one of […]

Actor Zazie Beetz attends the premiere of the movie Seberg during the 76th Venice Film Festival on August 30, 2019.

Black History Month: Celebrating Black Filmmakers, Storytellers, and Actors

February 28, 2024 btwadmin 0

On February 17, 2024, the National Black Movie Association observed National Black Movie Day (NBMD). The association urged everyone to celebrate by watching Black movies […]

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Black History Month: Bessie Burke’s Education Legacy

February 22, 2024 btwadmin 0

In 1911, Bessie Bruington Burke made history as the first African American teacher in the Los Angeles, California, public school system. Just seven years later, […]

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Record HBCU Donation Made to Spelman College

February 15, 2024 btwadmin 0

A $100 million donation was made to Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia, on January 18, 2024. It is the largest financial donation given to a […]

Martin Luther King, Jr memorial monument in Washington, D.C.

Kahoot! Celebrating Black History

February 7, 2024 btwadmin 0

Created for Black History Month, this Kahoot! celebrates the contributions and impact African Americans have made throughout U.S. History in a fun and engaging way.   You […]

A.G. Gaston Motel in Birmingham, Alabama

Motel Renovation Highlights Role of A.G. Gaston in the Civil Rights Movement

February 7, 2024 btwadmin 0

The renovation of an important building in the American civil rights movement is nearly complete. The A.G. Gaston Motel in Birmingham, Alabama is now a […]

Music Director Kimo Furumoto directs student musicians or the California State University Fullerton Orchestra in a concert.

Black History Month: The Musical Legacy of Florence Price

February 2, 2024 btwadmin 0

In 1933 Florence Price made history. Her symphony was performed by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. For an African American female composer, this was a first. […]

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Cookbook Highlights Impact of African American Chefs

March 2, 2023 btwadmin 0

African American chefs have had a major impact on American food. Many of today’s popular food preparations, from delicious dinners to tasty treats, were developed […]

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