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No Black history becomes significant and meaningful unless it is taught in the context of world and national history. In its sealed off, black-studies centers, it will be simply an exercise in racial breast feeding

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Today In History

• In 1921 - Shuffle Along, first of a succession of popular musicals featuring Black talent, opened at the 63rd Street Music Hall, New York City.
  
• In 1900 - Civil War hero Sgt William Carney becomes 1st African American to receive Medal of Honor