today in black history

February 12, 2012

Historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson initiates "Negro History Week" in 1926, which later grew into Black History Month.

From The Bottom Up

From The Bottom Up: Segment 9

Hands-On Is The Only Way

POSTED: March 18, 2009, 11:40 am

In this segment, we speak with Newark, NJ Councilman Oscar Sydney James.

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media
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- Black Politicians in New Jersey Reach New Low
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documents
- Black Male Students at U.S. Universities
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- Black Opposition to the Iraq War
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- Poverty Rates by CBC Member District
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