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Black History Month

Honoring the Montford Point marines

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'We're here and we're killing it!' | A Black rodeo queen is breaking barriers and inspiring teens in Maryland

Morissa Hall, 16, is two-time state rodeo queen and an all around high school champion in a sport where African Americans are rare.
Great Day Washington

Recognizing Dr. Carter G. Woodson for his role in the creation of Black History Month

Kristen and Ellen' Black History Month profile features American Historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson, recognized for his role in the creation of Black History Month.
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Virginia State University marching band performs at the White House

The VSU Trojan Explosion welcomed guests to the White House's Black History Month event.
Great Day Washington

Honoring the first African-American Winter Olympics medal winner Debi Thomas

Kristen and Ellen honor Debi Thomas who became the first African-American athelete to win a medal at the Olympic Winter Games in 1988.
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Black History Month Special | WUSA9+

Join the Great Day Washington crew as we celebrate Black History Month, exploring the achievements of African Americans in our community.
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A special Black History Month celebration at Ball's Bluff Battlefield Regional Park

On the edge of a cliff overlooking the Potomac River in Virginia sits the site of newly discovered Civil War Black history.
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A special Black History Month celebration at Ball's Bluff Battlefield Regional Park

A new sign commemorates an important figure in Black history, and Civil War history, in Leesburg.
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First Black American to fire a gun in support of the Union Army in Ball's Bluff Battlefield Regional Park

Lewis A Bell is believed to be the first Black American to fire a gun in support of the Union Army during the Civil War.
Great Day Washington

Jack and Jill of America celebrates 85 years of nurturing future African American Leaders

National President of Jack and Jill of America, Kornisha McGill Brown, shares the mission and importance of nurturing future African American Leaders.
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You can tour Rosa Parks' room at the quirky O Street Mansion in DC

The Civil Rights icon lived at the DuPont Circle museum for 10 years and formed a deep friendship with the founder.
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You can tour Rosa Parks' room at the quirky O Street Mansion in DC

The O Museum in the Mansion is filled with even more treasures than meet the eye -- a Civil Rights icon once lived there -- and you can tour her room.