Events to Celebrate Black History Month [Corrected 02/02/05] ; Numerous Activities to Be Held in Paterson

The Record, Bergen County, NJ › February 02, 2005

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As Black History Month begins today, schools and civic organizations across Passaic County are gearing up to celebrate the contributions of African-Americans.

"It's important when you think of the struggles, the ingenuity, and the strength of our people," said Linda Smith, president of the Paterson chapter of the NAACP. "I don't think there's any history that can surpass that."

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Events to Celebrate Black History Month [Corrected 02/02/05] ; Numerous Activities to Be Held in Paterson

Black History Month dates back to 1926, when historian Carter Godwin Woodson, the son of former slaves, initiated Negro History Week. Since the 1960s, it has been celebrated the entire mon...

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