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	Podcast:		Code Switch
	Episode:		The history of Black History Month, one hundred years in
	Category:		News & Politics
	Duration:		00:35:12
	Publish Date:		2026-02-04 08:00:00
	Description:		In so many spaces, celebrating Black History History month means learning a few fun facts about famous African Americans. But Black History Month was designed to be much more radical — it was an opportunity for Black communities to learn about the aspects of their history that had been downplayed, diminished, or even actively suppressed. Teaching Black history was seen as a threat to the powers that be back in 1926, much as it is today. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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