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A guide to learning about and celebrating Black History Month

Alex Bucknam
ALEX BUCKNAM Asst. News Editor  Since 1976, February has been recognized as Black History Month.  First recognized by President Gerald Ford, the concept dates all the way back to the original founder, historian Carter G. Woodson, in 1926. Woodson first started realizing during his educational experience to escape poverty that......
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Black Student Union concludes Black History Month with Red & Black Affair

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SIERRA MILLS Chief Copy Editor Fredonia’s Black Student Union (BSU) has taken the opportunity to celebrate Black culture and history as Black History Month draws to a close.  On Saturday, Feb. 24, BSU hosted an event called the Red & Black Affair, in which food and dancing filled the space......
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Celebrating Black history with Fredonia’s BSU

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ALANA WINGATE  Staff Writer It’s that time of the year again when we recognize and honor the generations of African Americans who overcame immeasurable hardship to become full members of American society. In 1976, U.S. President Gerald Ford established that February would serve as the national month to celebrate African......

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