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DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Downingtown Area School District is marking Black History Month with a districtwide slate of programs designed to honor the achievements of African Americans while creating space for …
Downingtown Schools Spotlight Black History With Art, Dance, and Living History Read More
In 1788, when western Pennsylvania residents petitioned the General Assembly to create Allegheny County, four of the petitioners were free Black men.
We Must Face, Not Erase, Black History Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Northern Liberties is kicking off Black History Month with a new First Friday event on Friday, February 6, featuring two back-to-back receptions at Black- and female-owned venues, …
Black History Month First Friday Brings Live Art, Music, and Youth Fundraiser Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Black History Month is marking a historic milestone this year, celebrating 50 years of federal recognition while honoring a century-long mission that began as Negro History Week …
Black History Month Turns 50, Marking a Century-Long Fight to Preserve Truth Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — CheFarmers Matthew and Tia Raiford, stewards of the historic Gilliard Farms in Brunswick, Georgia, are bringing their rich culinary heritage to Philadelphia this Black History Month. The husband-and-wife …
Celebrating African American Foodways: CheFarmers Matthew and Tia Raiford Headline Black History Month Dinners in Philadelphia Read More
MEDIA, PA — Delaware County Community College (DCCC) will celebrate Black History Month with two lectures that spotlight the historical and cultural contributions of Black cowboys and the concept of …
Uncover the Legacy of Black Cowboys and the Power of Identities at DCCC’s Black History Month Events Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — The Downingtown Area School District (DASD) is marking Black History Month with a series of educational and artistic activities aimed at highlighting the achievements and contributions of …
Downingtown Schools Honor Black History Month with Inspiring Events and Star Guests Read More