As Black History Month begins today, some suburban educators say it’s time for Black history education to evolve beyond focusing on slavery, the Civil War and notable African Americans of the past. Some educators are calling for increased emphasis on contemporary stories of prominent, and hidden, Black figures and their contributions to society.
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