Moments Remembered
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Novemeber 1-7, 2009
This week, Barack Obama became the first African
American president, fufilling the dream of Dr. Martin Luther King. 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
Notable Quotes
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- Oprah
"A person can change his future by merely changing his attitude."
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- Philip Emeagwali
"If ideas are capital, why is Africa investing more on the military than on education?"
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- John H. Johnson
"Make small goals ... accomplish them, it gives you the confidence to go on to higher goals."
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- Cathy Hughes
"I think the war is terrible, and I think President Bush lied. Outright lied."
Top Black History Discussions
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Revealing Videos
In HBO's 'Black List Project,' notables share personal insights about their joys and struggles.
+Chris Rock on Michael Vick
+Diddy on Surviving Personal Tragedy
+Buy 'The Black List, Vol. 1' DVD
'Gifted Hands' of Ben Carson
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A Miraculous Story
Learn more about inspiring physician and author Dr. Ben Carson through the biopic 'Gifted Hands,' starring Cuba Gooding, Jr. -- a BV exclusive.
'Gifted Hands': Videos & Galleries