Chicago's Key Role In The Creation Of Black History Month

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Chicago's Key Role In The Creation Of Black History Month

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Feb 15, 2024

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This week, hear about historian Carter G. Woodson’s important Chicago ties, and how he came up with the idea for a “Negro History Week,” which later turned into the Black History Month we celebrate today.

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Feb 15, 2024

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Chicago's Key Role In The Creation Of Black History Month

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