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For Black History Month,
children’s books can be enlightening

February 1st, 2012

By Tracy Grant for The Washington Post

Black History Month Books

February is Black History Month, but you probably already knew that.

But do you know why February and not March or May?

In 1926, historian Carter G. Woodson decided that the contributions of African Americans should be recognized as a way to overcome prejudice that existed in the country. He thought that one week in February that included the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln, the president who freed the slaves, and Frederick Douglass, the famous former slave, would be the perfect week. (Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809, and Douglass was born in February 1818; the exact date isn’t known, but he came to celebrate his birthday on February 14.)

Fifty years after Woodson’s first celebration and to mark the 200th anniversary of the founding of the United States, President Gerald R. Ford declared February as Black History Month.

If you want to learn more about the experiences of African Americans in this country, here are some great books to explore — this month or any month.

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Photos from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

January 28th, 2012

Global Cultural Ambassador Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Poses for a Photo With Young Brazilians

Global Cultural Ambassador Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Engages Youth       Cultural Ambassador Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Discusses Education

Global Cultural Ambassador Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Engages Youth       Global Cultural Ambassador Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Poses for a Photo With Young Brazilians

Global Cultural Ambassador Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Engages Youth       Global Cultural Ambassador Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Engages Youth

Global Cultural Ambassador Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Engages Youth       Global Cultural Ambassador Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Engages Youth

Global Cultural Ambassador Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Engages Youth

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Kareem in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

January 27th, 2012

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Newly appointed Global Cultural Ambassador Kareem Abdul-Jabbar spends time in Brazil to speak with youth about the importance and power of education.

Photos From Salvador, Brazil

January 26th, 2012

Kareem visiting kids in Bahia's Pacified Communities.Secretary of Racial Inclusion, Elias de Oliveira Sampaio & Kareem Abdul-Jabbar  at the Pelourinho Historic Center.It's Official!

Secretary Elias opens the ceremony.Skyhook from Salvador.

Speaking in Salvador.Nordeste de Amaralina Pacified Community.

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Kareem In Salvador, Brazil

January 26th, 2012

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