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Tag: Black History Month

Free Event: True Stories of ‘The Underground Railroad’ – February 11, 2012

February 7, 2012 Shorty

True Stories of ‘The Underground Railroad’ will be celebrated at a dramatic reading for Black History Month to be held on Saturday, February 11 at 1 PM at Southside Hub of Production (SHoP), 5638 S. Woodlawn. Written by Hyde Parker […]

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Did You Know Black History Month Started in Chicago?

February 1, 2012 Shorty

Black History Month actually started as Negro History Week in 1926, but it has roots in Chicago beginning in 1915. One of my historical heroes, Dr. Carter G. Woodson, started Negro History Week to celebrate the post-slavery accomplishments of the […]

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Happy Black History Month from Shorty

February 1, 2011 Shorty

I wan to wish everyone a very happy Black History Month – this very short month dedicated to ALL of the  accomplishments – known and unknown – by Blacks in America. While writing this post, I asked my friend if […]

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