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February 6, 2009
| History of blacks celebrated during month of February |
By Bill Highlander
Editor
Historian Carter G. Woodson came up with the concept of taking note of black history in 1926 with “Negro History Week.” The second week of February has the birth dates of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglas, two men who greatly influenced blacks in America.
In 1976, it became Black History Month, with events to recognize the events surrounding African-Americans, celebrate achievements of blacks and to hopefully continue to erase bigotry and discrimination.
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) will celebrate its 100th anniversary on Feb. 12. Founded in New York on the 100th birthday of Abraham Lincoln by a multiracial Read more...
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Be my love
By Bill Highlander
Editor
Have you ordered flowers yet? Bought candy? Made dinner reservations? Valentine’s Day will be here soon.
It’s the number one holiday for florists. Roses, red especially, seem be the most popular choice. But the florists say many hues of roses are available and bouquets of other flowers work well too.
The Chocolate Manufacturers Association estimates that more than 36 million heart-shaped boxes of chocolates will be sold as gifts for your sweetie. Valentine’s Day is the fourth-biggest holiday for candy purchases and February is National Chocolate Month. Hint: Men would rather Read
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