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Black History Month
The Enduring Mystery of Malcolm X's Assassination
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America Is Losing the Real Meaning of Black History Month
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Artists, photographers and editors nominated under-the-radar, exciting African American photographers
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Black History Month Reveals the White Lies of America
'The yearly ritual of Black History Month ideally strips away the illusions of our national myth'
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Donald Trump Got Black History Month All Wrong
Three things he must understand about the purpose of celebrating black life
By Tavis Smiley
February 2, 2017
Angela Bassett Uses Oscars Black History Month Segment to Honor Someone Unexpected
The cheeky segment mocked Hollywood's history of failing to acknowledge people of color
By Eliza Berman
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Black Lives Matter Activist Snubs White House Invite
"What was arranged was basically a photo opportunity and a 90-second sound bite for the president."
By Maya Rhodan
February 18, 2016
We Need to Change How We Teach Black History
When the teaching of African Americans’ history begins with slavery, it ignores their humanity now
By Keisha L. Bentley-Edwards
February 4, 2016
How One Elderly Woman Took on Jim Crow in Washington—And Won
She launched her case almost six years before Rosa Parks helped start the Montgomery bus boycott and a decade before sit-ins rocked lunch counters across the South
By Joan Quigley
January 29, 2016
This Is How February Became Black History Month
Two very important birthdays helped activists choose when to celebrate
By Julia Zorthian
January 29, 2016
'Essence' Picks 6 Must-Read Books for Black History Month
Two authors trace their family background, another recalls the importance of Alex Haley and three others probe hot-button issues of the day
By Patrik Henry Bass / Essence
January 28, 2016
California School Sorry for Black History Month Menu
Students and parents found the menu of fried chicken and watermelon offensive
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