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Educating young minds about Juneteenth, one page at a time

by Erika Soderstrom
Jun 19, 2023
A new book seeks to teach kids the complete history of Juneteenth and the values the holiday represents.
Entrepreneur Garrison Hayes created "A Kids Book About Juneteenth" to help youngsters learn the history of the holiday.
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Hip-hop traces its roots to economic hard times

by Nova Safo
Mar 15, 2023
An exhibit at New York City's Fofografiska museum spotlights how poverty and inequality in the 1970s helped create the genre.
Grandmaster Flash, Debbie Harry, Fab 5 Freddy, Chris Stein of Blondie and friend, 1981.
Courtesy of Fotografiska New York and copyright of the artist.
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Black rodeo aims to educate, entertain and find new fans

by Marketplace Contributor
Aug 16, 2016
Fans say these rodeos help inform people about the storied history of black cowboys.
Cowboys practice their cattle-roping skills on each other at the Southeastern Rodeo Association’s rodeo in Savannah, Ga.
Emily Jones
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What it's like to Doodle for Google

by David Gura
Aug 25, 2014
Google Doodles have been around since 1998, and the operation has grown.
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Tour guide connects Paris and black America

by John Laurenson
Jul 10, 2012
Tour groups like the Black Paris Tour highlight the shared history of Paris and black America, which stretches back to the 18th century when freed slaves and persecuted blacks sought refuge, art and culture in France.
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Black History Month a lucrative time for some black professionals

by Christopher Johnson
Feb 16, 2012
Black History Month events have celebrated the achievements of African-Americans since the 1920s. But February is also a time of heightened demand for black talent and expertise on the speaking circuit.
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