African American History

The Story of the 1960s Civil Rights Movement

February 7, 2010

The 1960s Civil Rights Movement brought to fruition the notion of a nation “conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal,” as articulated by Lincoln at Gettysburg
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Black History Quiz: Test Your Knowledge

February 5, 2010

We are presenting this Black History Quiz to provide you will an opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge of Black History
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In All Our Glory: African American History

February 1, 2010

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Martin Luther King’s Most Significant Speech: I Have A Dream

January 26, 2010

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Martin Luther King’s Three Most Important Speeches

January 21, 2010

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Ten Essential Books on Martin Luther King, Jr.

January 18, 2010

As we begin the second decade of the twenty-first century, the celebration of the life and work of Martin Luther King, Jr. provides us with lessons and insight into many of the problems we face in the twenty-first century. To be sure, most of the problems of the twenty-first century have their roots in...
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How to Respond to the Christmas Day Attempted Bombing: Advice From Martin Luther King, Jr.

January 6, 2010

Next week we will begin the celebration of the life and work of Martin Luther King, Jr. Many will focus on King as a man of pace and his I have a dream speech.   While unquestionably, he was a strong and unequivocal advocate of peace, he was at the same time a fierce critic...
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Seventh Day of Kwanzaa:FAITH/Imani

January 1, 2010

Kwanzaa is now observed as a national holiday by countless people in homes schools and public and private institutions across the United States.  Like African American History Month, Kwanzaa is a part of the cultural fabric of America and is a special time for African Americans to celebrate the joys of family and community,...
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Sixth Day of Kwanzaa- Kuumba/CREATIVITY

December 31, 2009

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Fifth Day of Kwanzaa:Purpose/Nia Day

December 30, 2009

Kwanzaa is now observed as a national holiday by countless people in homes schools and public and private institutions across the United States.  Like African American History Month, Kwanzaa is a part of the cultural fabric of America and is a special time for African Americans to celebrate the joys of family and community,...
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