The Proclamation of National African American History Month during the month of February comes directly from the Office of the Press Secretary.
To quote the Press Secretary release:
This year’s theme, “The History of Black Economic Empowerment,” calls upon us to honor the African Americans who overcame injustice and inequality to achieve financial independence and the security of self empowerment that comes with it.
By Julia H. Jackson
It’s barely Thanksgiving, and yet the winter holidays seem to draw nearer every year. This Friday, November 27, is known nationwide as “Black Friday,” when families around the hit the malls early in an attempt to jump-start their holiday shopping. Gift-giving has become somewhat of an American sport, with family members and friends competing to find the best gifts. There are the standard presents: toys for the kids, new electronics for the tech-savvy, clothes for the fashionistas, sports equipment for the athletes. But what do you get for the writer in your family? We have compiled a list of the Top Ten Holiday Gifts for the Writer in Your Family, ideas that might go beyond this year’s holiday season.
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