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Hey, did you know Black History Month originally
started out as a week in February
to commemorate the Black past and extend the public study
of Black history?
This event inspired schools and communities nationwide
to organize local celebrations, establish history clubs,
and host performances and lectures.
President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month
in 1976.
To this day, it's observed in the United States, Canada,
the United Kingdom, Germany, and even the Netherlands.
Visit Black history or civil rights
museums in your local area.
Support Black-owned businesses.
Support Black creatives, artists, poets, even
local musicians, read books by Black authors,
study the African diaspora.
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