Black History Month

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Washington the 'Blackest Name in America?' Washington the 'Blackest Name in
What is the "blackest name in America?" If we're talking about surnames that would have to be "Washington."...
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Rosa Parks Still Matters 55 Years Later Rosa Parks Still Matters 55 Years Later
When Rosa Parks refused to accept second-class citizenship on a Montgomery Alabama city bus, one of the...
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Black History's Top 20 Cultural Moments Black History's Top 20 Cultural Moments
For decades African-Americans have been the pivotal influencers on American pop culture. We take a look...
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Man on the Street Video: Do You Think Black History Month is Still Relevant?

Man on the Street Video: Do You Think

by Alexis Stodghill Feb 4th 2011 12:35PM

Every year Black History Month is met with a mix of excitement and resignation. We are excited as a community to get broad recognition for our contributions to society, yet...
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The New Great Migration South: Is Moving to Atlanta Still a Good Idea? A Look at the Pros and Cons

The New Great Migration South: Is

by Lynnette Khalfani-Cox Jan 31st 2011 4:39PM

In recent decades, scores of African Americans have taken part in the New Great Migration, leaving the Northeast and West coasts in favor of brighter job prospects and a...
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Rosa Parks Still Matters 55 Years Later

Rosa Parks Still Matters 55 Years Later

by BV Staff Jan 20th 2011 1:20PM

When Rosa Parks refused to accept second-class citizenship on a Montgomery Alabama city bus, one of the most important moments in American civil rights history was...
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Black History's Top 20 Cultural Moments

Black History's Top 20 Cultural Moments

by BV Staff Jan 13th 2011 1:05PM

For decades African-Americans have been the pivotal influencers on American pop culture. We take a look at the most unforgettable moments that permeated its zeitgeist....
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Black History and Hair Through The Years

Black History and Hair Through The Years

by BV Staff Jan 12th 2011 1:19AM

It's Black History Month -- 28 days of education and celebration of our ancestors. And here at BVHairTalk we're certainly going to join in the tributes, from our own unique area...
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