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Today in black history: Vonetta Flowers first black gold medalist at Winter Olympics
February 19, 2014On February 19, 2002, Vonetta Flowers became the first black gold medalist in the history of the Winter Olympic Games.
Read moreYouth march and tribute to Craig Gauthier mark African American History month
February 19, 2014The youth understand that if society were free from racism and division, all youth in Connecticut and elsewhere could become strong leaders today.
Read moreUnemployment in Indian Country: A call to action
February 18, 2014There are many issues that the Native American community faces each day. The one issue that affects not just the Native American community, but burdens all of America is unemployment.
Read moreToday in black history: Anti-slavery activist Frederick Douglass born
February 14, 2014He became a leader of the abolitionist movement after escaping slavery in 1838, and went on to become an excellent lecturer and writer.
Read moreDr. King spoke out against the genocide of Native Americans
February 13, 2014It is probably little known what the great freedom fighter had to say about the horrific mistreatment of Native Americans by the U.S.
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