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Last year, documents revealed that famed civil rights-era photographer Ernest Withers was an FBI informant. The news surprised many of his friends and family members. Withers had close access to civil rights leaders, but never spoke of ties to the FBI. Withers died in 2007.
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You can always count on Soledad O’Brien to have a powerful and fullfilling story.
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Nelson Mandela is many things to many people: a former president, an anti-apartheid icon, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate. But, according to his daughter, he would like to be remembered first as a family man.
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The legendary Smokey Robinson has been a pillar in the African American music scene since the inception of Motown. Follow us as we celebrate Smokey Robinson during this Black History month.
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On January 18, 1958 the first African American played for the NHL. Read the story of Willie O’Ree here.
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The NAACP recently elected their youngest Board Chairman Roslyn M. Brock. Read her story here.
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Althea Gibson was the first african american to win in the US Open, paving the way for Venus and Serena. Follow us as we celebrate Althea during Black History Month.
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Taraji P. Henson is one of today’s brightest African-American actresses stacking up a long list of movie credits and awards. Her story and accomplishments are highlighted here in honor of Black History Month.
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We honor Denzel Washington for Black History Month 2010 for his vast contributions to the arts as one of our greatest American actors. How well do you think you know Denzel? Take our trivia quiz and test your “fanism.”
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Shani Davis has taken the 2010 Winter Olympics by storm. If you didn’t know who he was before, now you do. Get to know the Winter Olympics phenom here.
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January 4, 1976 opened America’s eyes to the unlawful acts that the FBI was conducting against black militant groups. Read the report findings and see senate hearing video here.
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