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Friday, 19 February 2010

Black History Month Celebrated Through the Arts

NEW YORK— Debate if you like the relevance of Black History Month: yes, it’s assigned the shortest, bleakest month of the year; yes, African American history is such an integral part of the American story it should be integrated year-round, not relegated to a single, month-long spasm of obligation; yes, it sure is difficult to attract media attention the other eleven months of the year. But while we wait for Black History Month to be rendered obsolete, let’s continue to pause and commemorate African American beauty and brilliance. Let us count 12 ways.

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