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National City Celebrates Black History Month in Honoring Local Groups

Article by Chaunteal Webb-Candler. Photos by: City of National City and SWC’s Black Alliance February marked a special moment for the City of National City in its 150 years since being founded. At their T... Read More...

Find The “Firsts” Black History Quiz

Hi Voice & Viewpoint Reader! Did you find the "first" in Black History this week? Check your answers below. First African American Senator Answer: Hiram Revels First African Americ... Read More...

In Our Latest Issue: Black History Yesterday and Black People Today

By Dr. John E. Warren As we celebrate Black History month, one can not help but notice the difference in the commitment that Blacks have today compared to post slavery segregation, civil rights and the indi... Read More...

A Slave’s African Medical Science Saves the Lives of Bostonians During the 1721 Smallpox Epidemic

“I am not ashamed of my grandparents for having been slaves. I am only ashamed of myself for having at one time been ashamed.” — Ralph Ellison In an email, Laurie Endicott Thomas, the author of “No More Mea... Read More...

Upcoming Local Black History Month Events

Voice & Viewpoint Newswire An impressive array of free or low-cost Black History Month events ranging from free films, lectures, art exhibits and discussions are on-tap for the month of February. Below ... Read More...