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From White House, Biden Says ‘Black History Matters'
President Joe Biden says “history matters, and Black history matters,” a forceful declaration that comes after the state of Florida blocked a new advanced course on African American studies from being taught in its high schools.
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Benefits Denied: Older Black Veterans Battle for GI Education and Housing Compensation, Disability Payments
Many African-American veterans, did not receive benefits under the GI Bill that sent millions of white veterans to college or helped them to buy homes or businesses.
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CT LIVE!: Black History Month at Parkville Market
Celebrate black heritage with special programming all month long.
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Bill's Books: Great Reads for Black History Month
Bill Goldstein has recommendations of influential Black authors and their works.
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CT LIVE!: New London's Black Heritage Trail
Taylor took a tour of the trail with Connecticut Sun player DiJonai Carrington.
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Black Dance Theatre Reconstructs Old Dance ‘Games'
Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s newest piece is a reconstruction of a decades old dance titled ‘Games’ by master choreographer Donald McKayle.
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First Black Composer at NYC Metropolitan Opera Comes to Dallas
NBC 5 is celebrating Black History Month with six-time Grammy Award-winning composer and trumpeter, Terence Blanchard.
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School Food Vendor Apologizes for ‘Inexcusable' Black History Month Menu — Again
Students at a middle school were served chicken and waffles, with watermelon as a dessert, on the first day of Black History Month.
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New Exhibit Praises Prominent Black Family for Their Contributions
For this Black History Month, NBC10 highlights a new museum exhibit that gives thanks to a prominent Black family from Philadelphia. NBC10’s Frances Wang offers a closer look.
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CT LIVE!: “Interpretations of Black Excellence” Art Exhibit
The exhibit celebrates Black History Month and will be on display through March 31st at The 224 Ecospace in Hartford.
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Contributions of Hartford's Black Community Recognized With Black Heroes Trail
Hartford leaders announced the launch of the “Black Heroes Trail,” highlighting those who made an impact at the local or national level.
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Contributions of Hartford's Black Community Recognized With Black Heroes Trail
Recognizing the contributions of the Black community in Hartford throughout its history. City leaders announced the launch of Hartford’s “Black Heroes Trail,” highlighting those who made an impact at the local or national level. Driving around Hartford, you may come across signs profiling a member of Hartford’s Black community and their impact on a local and national level. “This...
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Why Black History Month Is Celebrated in February
Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated February as Black History Month to honor two prominent figures who contributed to African American liberation.
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28 Films to Watch During Black History Month
Reacquaint yourself with some of these treasures of Black cinema or discover them for the first time.
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AMC Theaters Honoring Black History Month With $5 Tickets to Watch These Movies
AMC Theaters is celebrating Black History Month with $5 movie tickets for “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” “The Woman King,” “Till,” and “Devotion.”
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The New Maya Angelou Quarters Could Help Redefine ‘Freedom' in America: ‘What a Beautiful Thing'
In January, the U.S. Mint released quarters featuring Maya Angelou, the first U.S. coins ever to honor a Black woman. Their design is just as symbolic, too.
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The Federal Reserve Is Shrinking Its $9 Trillion Bond Program. Here's What That Means for Your Portfolio
The Federal Reserve sent $9 trillion into U.S. bond markets amid recent emergencies. Reducing the balance of this portfolio could spark a recession.
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Less Than 1% of All FDIC-Insured Banks Are Black-Owned, According to the FDIC
Between 1888 and 1934, there were 134 Black-owned banks. Today, there are only 20 Black-owned banks that qualify as Minority Depository Institutions.
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Sweet Harmony, Eversource Partnership Helps Both Businesses Weather The Pandemic
A small business is making a big difference. Like many mom-and-pop shops, Sweet Harmony Café and Bakery in Middletown took a big hit with the pandemic. A partnership with Eversource now has the owners serving up hundreds of meals to crews during storms, helming them both through the tough times of the COVID-19 pandemic. If you can dream it, Sweet…
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Local Business Sweet Harmony Partners With Eversource During Difficult Times
Celebrating Black History Month, a local Black owned business in Middletown partnered with Eversource Energy during difficult times.