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4:34 PM / Monday February 10, 2025

Week In Review

Black History Month explained: Its origins, celebrations and myths

February 10, 2025

This undated photo provided by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) shows historian and author Carter G. Woodson. (ASALH via AP) By Haya Panjwani ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — Beginning Feb. 1, schools, museums and communities across the nation will mark the start of Black History Month –- a celebration…

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They died on a flight to Washington. These are some of their stories

February 10, 2025

This photo provided by Wichita State University shows Kiah Duggins, a civil rights attorney and Howard University professor, in Wichita, Kan., in 2014. (Wichita State University via AP) By John Seever and Adam Geller ASSOCIATED PRESS TOLEDO, Ohio — The moments Grace Maxwell shared with her grandfather over the years were “his greatest joy.” And…

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Democrats elect Ken Martin, the party leader in Minnesota, as their national chair

February 10, 2025

Former Democratic National Committee Chairman Jamie Harrison, left, congratulates newly elected DNC Chairman Ken Martin, right, after Martin won the vote at the Democratic National Committee Winter Meeting at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Md., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.) By Steve Peoples ASSOCIATED PRESS OXON HILL,…

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Civil rights activists call for a Target boycott after retailer backs away from diversity programs

February 10, 2025

Community members chant during a news conference outside Target Corporation’s headquarters Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Minneapolis, Minn. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt) By Steve Karnowski ASSOCIATED PRESS MINNEAPOLIS — Civil rights activists gathered outside the headquarters of Target Corp. on Thursday to call for a national boycott of the retailing giant over its decision to phase…

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Former President Joe Biden — over 50 years of loyalty

January 20, 2025

Joe Biden carries both of his sons, Joseph, left, and Robert during an appearance at the Democratic state convention in June 1972. At center is his wife Neilia Biden, who was killed in an auto crash, Dec. 20, 1972. With them are Gov.-elect Sherman W. Tribbitt and his wife, Jeanne. (AP Photo, File) The 46th…

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