American History

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What to do if someone asks: 'Why isn't there a White History Month?'

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Watch Nights mark Emancipation Proclamation 150th anniversary

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North Carolina governor pardons 'Wilmington 10'

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Melissa Harris-Perry in 'letter' to NC goveror urges pardon of Wilmington 10

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Obama signs bill sending bust of Frederick Douglass to Capitol's Emancipation Hall

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Frederick Douglass statue to be moved to the US Capitol

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Chris Rock July 4th controversy: Historic tweets that could have been

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How the auto industry helped build my family

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The top 10 best US presidents for black America (SLIDESHOW)

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Priscilla's story: detailed slave records link one African-American family to remarkable ancestor

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Chris Christie needs a history lesson on referendums and civil rights

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December 18 an important day in black history

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Memorial to King honors an entire movement

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How American music has been Africanized

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From 'The Help' to The White House: Celebrating the African-American Journey

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