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The early 20th century marks the inception of Dr. Carter G. Woodson’s Black History Month, with Xavier University of Louisiana, the nation’s only Catholic Historically Black College or University (HBCU), being a key contributor to the national holiday’s 100 year archive.
Just one year before the collective celebration of Black history, the
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