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  2. 10 museums to visit during Black History Month that ... - AOL

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    Here are 10 museums to visit during Black History Month 2023 to delve into African American history and civil rights, from Montgomery to Baltimore.

  3. List of museums focused on African Americans - Wikipedia

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    An example of an African American museum: The Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American History Museum. Woodson was the founder of Black History Month, and a noted educator. This is a list of museums in the United States whose primary focus is on African American culture and history. Such museums are commonly known as African American museums ...

  4. Black History Month - Wikipedia

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    Black History Month is an annually observed commemorative month originating in the United States, where it is also known as African-American History Month. [4] [5] It began as a way of remembering important people and events in the history of the African diaspora, initially lasting a week before becoming a month-long observation since 1970. [6]

  5. Odell S. Williams Now And Then African-American Museum

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    The museum is named for Odell S. Williams, an educator in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Founded by Sadie Roberts-Joseph in 2001, the museum remains the only museum dedicated to African and African American history in the city. [3] The museum celebrates Juneteenth, [4] [5] Black History Month, and American history year round. [6]

  6. 11 Black history facts to commemorate Black History Month - AOL

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    Each year from Feb. 1 to March 1, Black History Month is recognized in the U.S. Set aside to commemorate the many contributions and accomplishments of Black Americans, the observation provides an ...

  7. Black History Month: 9 Museums That Will Ship You a ... - AOL

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    US President Barack Obama sits on the famed Rosa Parks bus at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan. (White House /Getty Images)It's February, and America is celebrating its 37th federally ...

  8. African American Museum of Nassau County - Wikipedia

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    The museum, one of the only African American museums in New York City, [2] hosts a number of events including Black History Month and Kwanzaa celebrations and commemorations of the lives of important figures including Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X among others. In an effort to increase visitation, Nassau County decided in 2005 to ...

  9. Here's Why Black History Month Falls in February - AOL

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    Black History Month began in 1926 as just a week-long observance, then expanded into a month-long celebration in 1976.