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Black Style Icon:
The Black Pearl

Josephine Baker wore her hair in myriad styles, but is best remembered for a sleek do.

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Black History
Month Special

Whatever became of the stars from 'The Color Purple'?

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Grammy by
the Numbers

BV explores 52 black Grammy Awards winners through the years.

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Top Pop Culture
Moments In Time

BV shares 15 seminal moments in popular culture which were influenced by African Americans.

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Hairstyles Through
The Years

From shags to dookie braids, the best of black hair through the years.

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President Obama:
Origins & Inspiration

Barack's background, personal history and developments that led to his Presidency.

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Black History Month:
Back in the Day

From the Sony Walkman to Atari video games and more, BV takes you back.

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Living
Legends

Sheryl Lee Ralph, Oprah, Dr. Ben Carson and more living heroes. Living Legends.

Black History Month Poll

Black History Month Poll

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RANK THE MOST HISTORICAL MOMENTS

Take a moment and rank the most historical moments in Black History. From the top 12 events in history, see how your vote rank with others.
What are the most historical moments in Black History?

    Great Moments Remembered

    Black History Month 2010

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    February 8-14, 2010

    This week, Nelson and Winnie Mandela celebrated freedom from apartheid. Learn more black facts and meet more African American history makers from the fields of art, politics, business and more.

    This Week in Black History

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