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Census Bureau News -- Profile America Facts for Features: Black (African-American) History Month: February 2012

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To commemorate and celebrate the contributions to our nation made by people of African descent, American historian Carter G. Woodson established Black History Week. The first celebration occurred on Feb. 12, 1926. For many years, the second week of February was set aside for this celebration to coincide with the birthdays of abolitionist/editor Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. In 1976, as part of the nation's bicentennial, the week was expanded into Black History Month. Each year, U.S. presidents proclaim February as National African-American History Month.

Award-Winning Journalist T.J. Holmes Signs Multi-Platform Talent Deal With BET Networks

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BET Networks announced today a multi-platform talent agreement with award-winning journalist and television personality, T.J. Holmes. The deal with Holmes includes a new show on BET as well as content on BET.com in which he can bring his many talents to some of the most important and interesting stories to BET's audience.

Radio Personality Michael Baisden Announces Submission Details for His 'Million Dollar Business Pitch' Campaign

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Radio personality Radio personality Michael Baisden announced the details of his "Million Dollar Business Pitch" campaign during his nationally syndicated show, "The Michael Baisden Show," on Monday, November 28, 2011. Last month, Baisden initially announced his plans to provide a half-million dollars to small businesses and non-profits via the campaign. Listeners were instructed to tune into the radio show, Twitter, or Facebook on November 28th for submission details.

Final Eight HBCU Bands Chosen for 10th Annual Honda Battle of the Bands

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Stage is set for the January 2012 Invitational Showcase; Atlanta Event Calls HBCU Alumni and Fans to The Homecoming

The nations marching band fans have spoken, and have chosen the top eight marching bands at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) for the 2012 Honda Battle of the Bands. Now marking 10 years of celebrating the heritage, showmanship and scholarship of HBCU bands, the Honda Battle of the Bands will bring The Homecoming to the Georgia Dome in Atlanta for the Invitational Showcase, Saturday, January 28, 2012.

The "Marching Wildcats" of Bethune-Cookman University go airborne briefly as part of their high-stepping performance at the 2011 Honda Battle of the Bands Invitational Showcase in Atlanta this past January. BCU and seven other top Historically Black College and University (HBCU) marching bands have officially earned selection to the 2012 Showcase, taking place January 28th at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. (Photo: Business Wire)

Big Brothers Big Sisters Presents: the Start Something™ Web Series

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The Unique Social Media Reality Documentary Sheds Light on Successful Youth Mentoring

Big Brothers Big Sisters presents the Start Something™ Web Series, a unique multiple-episode social media reality documentary. The series, developed pro bono by Publicis Modem New York in partnership with The Advertising Council, will reveal how the nation’s largest mentoring network carefully partners with families, volunteers and communities to help children and teens overcome adversity to drive achievement in school and succeed in life.

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