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The Wayne Stater

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The Origins of Black History Month

The Origins of Black History Month

Kathryn Vlaanderen, Staff Writer February 23, 2022

Black History Month is a celebration of the individuals, struggles and victories, from the Black community, dating back to when America was founded on  July 4, 1776.    According to the Association...

Black History Month started February 1, and lessons about Martin Luther King, Jr. and Harriett Tubman are taught, but never the numerous other Black activists, leaders, scientists and inventors.

Black History in Classrooms

Zaynab Kouatli, Opinion Editor February 16, 2022

As Black History commenced on February 1, I have reflected on my time as a student from elementary to college. Despite Black history being American history, it is usually only taught during the month of...

Before Rosa Parks, there was Claudette Colvin

Zaynab Kouatli, Staff Writer February 10, 2021

Many are familiar with the story of Rosa Parks refusing to give up her seat to a white passenger in 1955. However, few are aware that there were numerous women who rejected the racist bus system. Fifteen-year-old...

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