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The best of us must be remembered everyday, but Black History Month gives us a chance to remember those that encouraged us all to greatness. Shirley Chisholm is truly one of our richest treasures that gave America another way to think and explore the African American soldiers born of the civil rights era. But, Shirley […]

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Today begins the celebration of Black History Month.  No matter what your opinion is of this celebration, our yearly recognition is here.  Let’s share and embraced these 28 days focused on amazing individuals and accomplishments to the fullest. Do you know how Black History Month originated?  If you know or may know briefly,  here’s what […]

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Legendary baseball player Jackie Robinson was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962.

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ABC-TV begins televising the Roots mini-series in 1977 (which would go on to be the most watched mini-series in history), based on Alex Haley’s book.

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<div>Singer Sam Cooke, the son of a minister and believed by many to be the first father of soul music, was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1931.</div>

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On January 20, 2001, Colin Luther Powell is sworn in by President George W. Bush as Secretary of State. He is the first black secretary of state in U.S. history.

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On January 19, 1918 John H Johnson, publisher of “Ebony Magazine” and “Jet” was born. In 1982 he became the first African-American to appear on the Forbes 400.

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On January 18, 1975, “The Jeffersons” premiered on television. It aired for 11 seasons, making it the longest-running series with a predominantly black cast.

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On January 17, 1942 Boxing champion, Muhammad Ali was born in Louisville, Kentucky. He began boxing after his bike was stolen at age 12.