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Angola and the Atlantic Bridge: A New Chapter for African-American Partnership

The Washington Informer 23 Feb 2026
... and a focus on renewable energy, making it a key destination for American businesses and investors.
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Jackson helped popularize 'African American'

SCNOW Morning News 22 Feb 2026
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died Tuesday at age 84, helped push for widespread use of the term "African American" as a way to reclaim cultural identity ....
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Stockbridge to host Alphonso Thomas African-American Celebration

Henry Herald 22 Feb 2026
STOCKBRIDGE — The city of Stockbridge is set to host the Alphonso Thomas African American Heritage Celebration Sunday, Feb. 22 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Merle Manders Conference Center, 111 Davis Road, Stockbridge ... .
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Hendel: African-American history focus of local events this month

Toledo Blade 22 Feb 2026
BLACK HISTORY MONTH is filled with memories and examples of those who have made a difference in the lives of African Americans ... .
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Port Huron students take the mic at annual African American Read-In

Port Huron Times Herald 22 Feb 2026
Students read works by Black authors during PHASD’s annual African American Read-In at Cleveland Elementary ... Families, staff and community leaders filled the room to support the young readers as they shared works by African American authors.
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Students praise new AP African American Studies course at Parkland High School

The Morning Call 22 Feb 2026
From the history of slave rebellions to modern media perceptions of Black people, students in Parkland High School’s new AP African American Studies course say they’re enjoying in-depth study of topics too often ignored.
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Davenport University to showcase achievements of African Americans in medicine

Macomb Daily 21 Feb 2026
Joseph Ferguson, M.D., the first African American in Detroit to earn a medical degree in 1869 Albert Henry Johnson, M.D., the third African-American graduate of the Detroit College of Medicine and one ...
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Florida Highwaymen Museum opens in Fort Pierce, honoring 26 African American artists

WPTV 21 Feb 2026
— The Florida Highway Men Museum has opened its doors in Fort Pierce, showcasing the work of 26 African American artists from the 1960s ... Florida Highway Men Museum opens in Fort Pierce, honoring 26 African American artists.
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Travel: Stories, Sites and Legacy: Kentucky's African American Heritage Trail

The Duncan Banner 20 Feb 2026
(StatePoint) When it comes to learning history, there is something about the act of walking around a historical site that will drive a lesson home in a way that is nearly impossible to replicate with films, books and other media ... .
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Gospel program celebrates 100 years of African American history

The Star Democrat 19 Feb 2026
ST. MICHAELS — The Covenant Gospel Choir, under the direction of LeroySpankyPotter will be in concert on Sunday at 3 p.m. at Union United Methodist Church in St. Michaels ... .
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Photos | African American Theater Arts Troupe at UC Santa Cruz all set for ‘Dreamgirls’

Santa Cruz Sentinel 19 Feb 2026
For nearly 35 years, the African American Theater Arts Troupe at UC Santa Cruz has been a vehicle to create unity, higher visibility and greater understanding of the multicultural community at UCSC and the greater Santa Cruz community.
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