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BY: Alecia Hicks In 1970, Black History Day changed from a single day of celebration to an entire month. Now, Americans have the opportunity to dedicate a month filled with remembrance for the brave men and women who endured many years of slavery and persecution to fight for a better country that upholds its constitution declaring that every citizen is “free,” despite skin color, sexual preference, ethnicity, or background. Montgomery, Ala. is known as an important city because of its location during the slave trade and Civil Rights Era. Martin Luther King Jr.’s church can be found on Dexter Avenue in Downtown Montgomery. The Montgomery Bus Boycott was held in 1956 following the incident involving Rosa Parks. The march from Selma to Alabama’s capital in Downtown Montgomery and many...

BY: Jayla Brown February is here! Yes, it means it is the month of love, but it also means it is officially Black History Month. What used to be known as Negro History Week is now a whole month dedicated to honoring and celebrating Black people and our history— remembering the past and looking toward the future. February is a month of celebrating trailblazers such as Mary Eliza Mahoney, the first Black professional nurse, and Martin Luther King Jr., minister and civil-rights activist, along with many other historical figures. Searching for a way to celebrate Black History Month this year? Here are a few ideas! Visit a museum. Visiting museums is a great way to show honor to the many amazing contributions of Black people to American history. Montgomery has many museums like ...

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Remembering the Past and Embracing the Future

5 Ways to Celebrate Black History Month This Year