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• Paying tribute.
   // Black Enterprise; Feb1987, Vol. 17 Issue 7, p9 

  Editorial. Black History Month is a time when all of America should pay tribute to Black Americans who have made contributions that have enriched our society. Black entrepreneurs are recognized by the Chivas Regal Young Entrepreneurs Awards program.

• African-American Read-In Chain.
   // Children Today; 1994, Vol. 23 Issue 1, p4 

  Focuses on the nationwide African-American Read-In Chain, one of the activities of Black History Month in February 1994. The message--Read-In, Reach-Out, Read-On; Participation of libraries; Address for further information.

• What's goin' on?
  Christmas, Rachel Jackson // Essence (Essence); Feb1994, Vol. 24 Issue 10, p112 

  Highlights the events and activities during the Black History Month in February, 1994. Jomandi Productions' `Julius Caesar'; Debut of the International Human Rights Gallery in Birmingham, Alabama; Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry's Black Creativity 1994; Opening of the Hue-Man...

• Bush holds White House ceremony for Black History Month.
  Christmas, Rachel Jackson // Jet; 3/11/91, Vol. 79 Issue 21, p6 

  Recounts the White House ceremony celebrating Black History Month, hosted by President George Bush, at which Gen. Colin Powell, the first black chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, received a standing ovation.

• Black History Month cites discovery, exploration of Americas by heroic blacks.
  Christmas, Rachel Jackson // Jet; 2/17/92, Vol. 81 Issue 17, p22 

  Announces the Associated Publishers theme of `African Roots Explore New Worlds: Pre-Columbus to the Space Age,' for this year's Black History Month celebration. Meaning of theme; Postal stamp honoring NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) founder Dr. W.E.B. DuBois.

• Black History Month fete at White House boosts Bush's spirits.
  Christmas, Rachel Jackson // Jet; 3/9/92, Vol. 81 Issue 20, p4 

  Recounts the annual White House recognition of Black History Month, and includes comments by President George Bush. List of black heroes; Guests present; Comments by writer-author, Dr. Maya Angelou; Bush's comments on spirit-lifting qualities of celebration.

• This week in Black history.
  Christmas, Rachel Jackson // Jet; 3/20/95, Vol. 87 Issue 19, p20 

  Lists significant events which occurred in Black history in the week March 14-20 in past years. Death of share cropper and civil rights activist, Fannie Lou Hamer, on March 16, 1977; Patenting of the shoe lasting machine by inventor Jan E. Matzeliger on March 20, 1883.

• Observing Black History Month.
  Christmas, Rachel Jackson // U.S. Department of State Dispatch; 3/4/91, Vol. 2 Issue 9, p155 

  Presents statements by President George Bush and Deputy Secretary of State Lawrence Eagleburger, February 1991, concerning the annual observance of Black History Month. Celebrating the proud spectrum of black achievement; Two centuries of black soldiers establishing a record of pride in the face...

• Brooklyn Museum to celebrate history month with films series.
  Christmas, Rachel Jackson // New York Amsterdam News; 02/08/97, Vol. 88 Issue 6, p9 

  Reports that a film series entitled `Paths of Enlightenment: Artists, Heroes, Rebels and Thinkers,' will be held at the Brooklyn Museum, in celebration of Black History Month. Objectives of the series; When the film will debut.

• Black History Month opens with explosion of exhibitions.
  Horsford, Victoria // New York Amsterdam News; 02/08/97, Vol. 88 Issue 6, p27 

  Focuses on some of the activities which was held in the United States to celebrate Black History Month in 1997. Schedule of the National Black Fine Arts Show; Information on discussions and exhibitions to be held; Contact information; Admission fees to the events.

• Town of Hempstead schedules annual Black History event.
  Horsford, Victoria // New York Amsterdam News; 02/08/97, Vol. 88 Issue 6, p30 

  Reports that the Town of Hempstead's annual celebration of African-American History Month will be celebrated with a program at the Nathan L.H. Bennett Pavilion at Town Hall in Hempstead, on February 25, 1997. Who will be guest speaker at the event; Entertainment provided; Comment from Hempstead...

• February is Black History Month.
  Horsford, Victoria // Marines; Feb96, Vol. 25 Issue 2, p5 

  Reports that February 1996 is the 71st annual observance of the Black History Month. Theme on African-American women.

• Black History Month materials.
  Seaman, Donna // American Libraries; Feb1993, Vol. 24 Issue 2, p136 

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• Black History Month with a rich history.
  Freeman, Gregory // Crisis (00111422); 1996, Vol. 103 Issue 2, p6 

  Focuses on the 1996 Black History Month. Theme; Programs and activities; Comparison with other events on history.

• Black History Month is too often a time for black `leaders' rhetoric and for sweeping reality...
  Sowell, Thomas // Enterprise/Salt Lake City; 02/24/97, Vol. 26 Issue 35, p15 

  Focuses on why Black History Month is too often a time for rhetoric and for sweeping reality under the rug. Slavery not being addressed by the celebration of the Black History Month; Sexual enslavement of young virgins as atonement for a crime of a member of her family; Lack of protests on this...

• Black History Month resolutions: Fifth graders construct their heritage.
  Shanahan, Timothy; Robinson, Bonita // Reading Teacher; May94, Vol. 47 Issue 8, p660 

  Describes how children learn to communicate in society through reading and writing. Power of reading and writing that connects us with our heritage; Students' dislike for history; Reader's identification with historical figures; Black History Month as a celebration of cultural heritage;...

• Do we still need to celebrate Black History Month?
  Monroe, Rev. Irene // Bay Windows; 2/4/2010, Vol. 28 Issue 8, p6 

  In this article, the author reflects on the essence of Black History Month celebration in the U.S.

• Celebrate!
  Chambers, Gordon; Gregory, Deborah // Essence (Essence); Feb1993, Vol. 23 Issue 10, p30 

  Announces that February marks the official celebration of Black History Month and gives details of ways to revel in black culture. Children's books; `Songs of My People,' photography exhibit; `Black Women in America,' encyclopedia edited by Darlene Clark Hine; Contact points.

• First Black History event set.
  Johnson, Delanda S. // Malakoff News (TX); 2/1/2008, Vol. 99 Issue 5, p8A 

  The article reports that the Henderson County Black History Committee in Texas will commence Black History Month with the "We Love Our Youth" program, which honors the youth of the Henderson County area.

• Black History Month quiz-part one.
  Johnson, Delanda S. // New York Amsterdam News; 2/3/96, Vol. 87 Issue 5, p8 

  Presents a quiz in relation to the celebration of the 1996 Black History Month.

• Roving camera.
  Gilbert, James // New York Amsterdam News; 2/3/96, Vol. 87 Issue 5, p13 

  Features the responses of some Blacks to the question, who should they remember during Black History Month. Remarks from Reverend Tillman W. Givens, Carol DeCosta, John W. Roane and Barbara Bacon.

• LA. SALUTES BLACK HISTORY.
  Gilbert, James // Jet; 3/5/2007, Vol. 111 Issue 9, p16 

  A photograph of Los Angeles, California Black History Month honorees is presented.

• BLACK HISTORY MONTH AT GMA.
  Gilbert, James // Tennessee Tribune; 1/27/2011, Vol. 22 Issue 4, p2A 

  The article offers information on the activities during the celebration of Black History Month at the Gadsden Museum of Art (GMA) in Alabama on February 13, 2011.

• Mingo Group ad agency chooses `Ebony' to promote the Barnett-Aden Collection.
  Gilbert, James // Jet; 2/11/91, Vol. 79 Issue 17, p14 

  Reports on the decision by the Mingo Group, a New York ad agency, to promote Black History Month by publishing selected art from the Barnett-Aden Collection, An African-American Odyssey, in the February issue of `Ebony.' Description of collection; Comments from sponsors.

• Queens Links host read-in.
  Gilbert, James // New York Amsterdam News; 01/29/98, Vol. 89 Issue 5, p18 

  States that the Queens Chapter of The Links will host its second read-in on February 1, 1998, in observance of Black History Month and the Ninth Annual African-American Read-In Chain. What the program will feature; Details on the African-American Read-In Chain.

• Is Black History Month still relevant?
  Merill, Joey // World & I; Feb94, Vol. 9 Issue 2, p82 

  Focuses on the relevance of the Black History Month in the United States. History of the Black History Month; Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH); Original purpose of the celebration; Criticisms of the practices in the observation of the Black History Month;...

• Enoch Williams to host black history salute.
  Merill, Joey // New York Amsterdam News; 2/17/96, Vol. 87 Issue 7, p9 

  Reports on the eighth annual History Month celebration on February 24, 1996 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York.

• Alma John Scholarship benefit show.
  Merill, Joey // New York Amsterdam News; 2/11/95, Vol. 86 Issue 6, p23 

  Announces a dinner show in celebration of the 1995 Black History Month sponsored by the Friends of Alma Nomsa John, RN organization. Featured guests; Contact information.

• Roving camera.
  Gilbert, James // New York Amsterdam News; 2/18/95, Vol. 86 Issue 7, p13 

  Opinion. Comments on the significance of the Black History Month. Time of reflection on the contributions of African-American forebears in the blacks' struggle for freedom; Documenting of progress made by African-Americans; Acknowledgement and remembrance of soldiers who fought for the blacks'...

• Urgent imperatives for Black Americans during Black History Month and beyond.
  Banks, Samuel L. // New York Amsterdam News; 2/18/95, Vol. 86 Issue 7, p13 

  Opinion. Comments on the importance of celebrating the Black History Month. Focus on the contributions of African-Americans; Discussion and formulation of a plan of action to cope with political and social problems faced by African-Americans.

• History Month celebration set.
  Banks, Samuel L. // New York Amsterdam News; 2/18/95, Vol. 86 Issue 7, p41 

  Focuses on the Black History Month celebrations of the spiritual support group of the Flatbush-Tompkins Congregational Church in Brooklyn, New York. Featuring of the Louvinia Pointer's Great Day Chorale on February 19, 1995; Admission fee; Contact information.

• Imhotep Gary Byrd to speak.
  Banks, Samuel L. // New York Amsterdam News; 2/25/95, Vol. 86 Issue 8, p18 

  Announces Linden, N.J.-based Star Holy Church's hosting of a program in honor of 1995 African-American History Month. Gary Byrd as featured speaker; Contact information.

• Comptroller John Liu to celebrate African-American achievements.
  Banjoko, Kimberley // New York Amsterdam News; 2/18/2010, Vol. 101 Issue 8, p40 

  The article reports that New York City Comptroller John Liu will pay tribute to the success of people of color in the U.S. to align with the African-American History Month.

• Seeking our culture.
  Bryant, J.S. // Black Enterprise; Feb1992, Vol. 22 Issue 7, Annual Careers & Opport. p32 

  Provides some enterprising ideas for Black History Month. Exhibit at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis: `From Field to Factory'; The `Do Your Own Heritage' program offered by the Philadelphia Visitors Center; Kits available from Associated Publishers Inc.; More.

• Family hour.
  Bryant, J.S. // New York Amsterdam News; 3/2/96, Vol. 87 Issue 9, p18 

  Presents a caption showing City Council member, C. Virginia Fields, with families she honored as part of Black History Month on February 26 1996.

• Neuberger Museum of Art's `Voices' marks Black History Month.
  Bryant, J.S. // New York Amsterdam News; 01/04/97, Vol. 88 Issue 1, p22 

  Reports that the Neuberger Museum of Art's `Voices '97' is scheduled for January 25 from 2 to 4 pm, in celebration of Black History Month. How Martin Luther King Jr. will be remembered; Some of the performances scheduled for the event; Contact point for information.

• South Suburban College presents Black History Month programming.
  Bryant, J.S. // Chicago Citizen - South Suburban Edition; 2/6/2013, Vol. 32 Issue 14, p3 

  The article offers information on the "Our Black is Beautiful: Past Present & Future" program along with other programs by Adult Education Department at South Suburban College and the Office of Student Life and Leadership at Illinois which will be open in honor of Black History Month.

• The cruellest month.
  Dyson, Michael Eric // New Yorker; 02/17/97, Vol. 73 Issue 1, p33 

  Focuses on the month of February as the Black History Month. Lecture invitations of Robin D.G. Kelly; Racial discrimination in the appointment of month of February.

• Cultural center to sponsor Black History Month reception.
  Dyson, Michael Eric // New York Amsterdam News; 01/25/97, Vol. 88 Issue 4, p21 

  Presents information events which were planned by the African American Art and Cultural Appreciation Council (AAA&CAC), to celebrate Black History Month. Scheduled times for the events; Information on Michael H. Cottman, author of `Million Man March;' Functions of AAA&CAC.

• Brooklyn court mounts grand Black History Month send-off.
  Burnstein, Dan // New York Amsterdam News; 3/6/2003, Vol. 94 Issue 10, p9 

  Reports on the closing ceremony of Black History Month at Kings County Supreme Court Building in Brooklyn, New York City on February 28, 2003. Highlights of the occasion.

• Caribbeans make mark in Ghana.
  Pryce, Vinette K. // New York Amsterdam News; 3/6/2003, Vol. 94 Issue 10, p14 

  Reports on the presence of Caribbeans in Ghana Jazz ↦ Heritage Festival celebrating Black History Month held in Ghana, Africa. Persons attending the occasion; Respect given to musician Bob Marley in Ghana; Visit of Grammy award winner performer Shabba Ranks to Ghana.

• County celebrates Black History Month.
  Johnson, Deianda S. // Malakoff News (TX); 2/23/2007, Vol. 98 Issue 8, p15A 

  The article reports the celebration of the National Black History Month by the Henderson County at the Malakoff Community Center.

• Why I dread black history month.
  Joseph, Wayne M. // Newsweek; 2/14/1994, Vol. 123 Issue 7, p11 

  Argues that Black History Month is a monument to tokenism which ironically has been endorsed by the black community. Why it trivializes the impact blacks have had on American society; The feeling that `black' history is separate from `American' history; The need for black parents to instill a...

• Black history kit from ALA.
  Decandido, G.A.; Mahony, A.P. // School Library Journal; Jan92, Vol. 38 Issue 1, p23 

  Announces a new kit to help libraries to celebrate Black History Month in February. Posters; Tip kit; Ordering information.

• WORD POWER.
  Decandido, G.A.; Mahony, A.P. // Weekly Reader - Edition 2; Feb2009, Vol. 78, Special section 1 p4 

  A word game about the celebration of Black History Month is presented.

• Local arts group build on Black History Month traditions.
  Decandido, G.A.; Mahony, A.P. // Indianapolis Business Journal; 2/7/94, Vol. 14 Issue 46, p21A 

  Discusses Indianapolis, Indiana cultural organizations' presentation of black-community-oriented programming in celebration of the 1994 Black History Month. Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra's ninth annual Black History Month concert; Indiana Repertory Theatre's shows that focus on black issues;...

• Mass celebrates African-Americans.
  Malcolm, Teresa // National Catholic Reporter; 2/16/96, Vol. 32 Issue 16, p8 

  Reports on the highlights of a mass celebrating African-Americans at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City to mark February 1996 as Black History Month.

• Restaurants launch education-based promos for Black History Month.
  Cebrzynski, Gregg // Nation's Restaurant News; 02/21/2000, Vol. 34 Issue 8, p14 

  Focuses on the educational promotions launched by restaurants in connection of the Black History Month celebration in the United States. Launch of Passport to Kenya sweepstakes by McDonald's Corp.; Conduction of Young Visionaries Essay Competition by Denny's Restaurants; Development of Web site...

• CALENDAR.
  Cebrzynski, Gregg // Boys' Life; Feb2007, Vol. 97 Issue 2, p7 

  A calendar of events in the U.S. in February 2007 is presented, including the National Black History Month and Library Lovers' Month.

• Concerned Flamingoes.
  Cebrzynski, Gregg // New York Amsterdam News; 03/01/97, Vol. 88 Issue 9, p19 

  Presents a caption photograph of the Concerned Committee of Flamingo Lounge which recognized Black History month on March 27, 1997. Names of the committee members.

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