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One Way to Celebrate Black History Month in Los Angeles

February 13, 2006 by
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Celebration of Black History Began as "Negro History Week" in February 1926 and Later Expanded to the Entire Month

Did you know? The celebration of Black History began as "Negro History Week" in February 1926, by Dr. Carter G. Woodson, and later expanded to the entire month. 

How to Celebrate?:

Southern California locals can attend the 14th annual Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF) February 9-20, 2006 at the Magic Johnson Theatre. This event highlights cinema, art
Pan African Film & Arts Festival
Neigborhood: Festival/Magic Johnson Theatre
Los Angeles, CA 90008
, music, and poetry from African descent. This includes screenings of an astonishing 150 films, and a showcase of 100 fine artists displaying their unique work. In the past, this event has had 150,000 attendees making it the largest Black History Month event in the United States. In addition to Black History month, we owe this event to the ideas of Dr. Woodson. It was Dr. Woodson who noticed that blacks were never mentioned in history books, and decided to write the "Journal of Negro History" in 1916. With this journal came acknowledgment for the works that blacks contributed to American culture. In addition, it paved the way for people to demonstrate their support, award, and honor the talent of those of African descent. 

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Great article, thanks for all your reseach hopefully, this year juneteeth will be a world event as more and more African American begin taking advantage of there culture if we don't who will?
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