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The month of February, known in America as Black History Month, first became a thing in 1976. The foundation for this month started in 1926, when “Negro History Week” has became a thing. It was during the second week of February. The second week of February was chosen because it coincides with the birthday of Abraham Lincoln, and Fredrick Douglass. Carter G. Woodson and some others decided how this week would go.

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He blew up because of his song "Suge" , and has became a worldwide artist.

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One of the most famous football players today, with 14 million followers on Instagram.

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Daniel is a famous singer, and he's pretty popular in the R&B world.

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The Tuskegee Airmen were a group of African American military pilots who fought in World War ll. Below is a picture from 2004, at a dinner party, giving out autographs. My grandma was there and she received one.

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A very popular artist of the 21st century, this is one of my favorite songs of his without the curse words in it.

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One of the most famous singers in the world.

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Michelle Obama was born in Chicago, Illinois, on January 17th, 1964. She lived in a small bungalow on Chicago’s South Side. Her family always took education very seriously, and she always did good in school. Her and brother both skipped the 2nd grade. Michelle attended Princeton University, and Harvard Law School. Michelle and Barack Obama got married on October 3rd, 1992. She supported him all throughout his political career, and became the first African American First Lady in 2007.

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Michelle Obama is an African American writer and was the First Lady of the United States from 2009-2017. The first African American one, at that.

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Back in 1619, that was when slavery started in America. The 1700’s, or the 18th century, really started history for African Americans, whether it was for better or for worse. For example, in 1702, the New York Assembly passed a law, which made it illegal for African Americans to testify against whites. Or in 1704, when Elias Neau opened aa school for freed and enslaved African Americans in New York City. A few notable African American’s from that entire century include Phillis Wheatley, Absalom Jones, and Richard Allen.

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Barack Obama is the first African American president of the United States. He was in office from 2009-2017. He was arguably one of the best presidents in all of history.

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This man laid the foundation for electing the first black president. He helped create one of the most signature events of the 21st century.

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In 1968, Shirley Chisholm became the first African American woman to be elected to the United States Congress. She also represented New York's 12th congressional district for 7 terms.

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She's an African American poet, writer, commentator, activist, and educator. One of her most popular poems are Poem For A Lady Whose Voice I Like.

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He was an American surgeon and medical examiner. He also developed large-scale blood banks early in World War ll.

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Was the first African American general in the U.S Army. He was in the Army throughout the Spanish-American War, Philippine-American War, World War l, and World War ll.

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He was an American inventor, also happened to be on Thomas Edison's research team called the "Edison Pioneers." He was also the patent draftsman for the light bulb the telephone. A little bit after the light bulb was invented, he ended up inventing a carbon filament, which he patented in 1881.

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An investigative journalist, educator, and also an early leader in the civil rights movement.

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An escaped slave, who was also an abolitionist, and spoke up for women rights whenever she could. Most famous for her "Ain't I a woman?" speech.

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Sojourner Truth’s “Ain’t I a Woman” Performed by Kerry Washington

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Phillis was the first African American woman to publish a book of poetry.

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Founder of the Free African Society, A minister, educator, and more.

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Co-Founder of the Free African Society