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Every February, people in the United States highlight the history, achievements and impact of Black Americans as part of the celebration of Black History Month.
The month-long celebration recognizing the contributions of Black people to the United States evolved from “Negro History Week,” which was started in 1926 by historian Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study of Negro
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