The Moonduster Chronicles
The Official Newsletter of
Operation Just Cause

...for as long as it takes                                 February 1999


Black History Month

*What is Black History Month?

"It is the month in which we bear witness to the progress, richness and diversity of African American achievement. During the 1920's an African American named Carter G. Woodson created and promoted Negro History Week. This period in February was chosen because it included the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. In 1976 the month-long celebration was implemented, and is a time for Americans to reflect on both the history and teachings of African Americans whose contributions are still too little known."

*Taken from the Black History Month Website


Notable African Americans

  • The USS Mason

  • The Massachusetts 54th Infantry

  • The Tuskegee Airmen

  • Dalhousie University African Heritage Month Website
    This website contains informationn and links to Black History and African Studies Information.


    Websites and Articles for Black History Month

  • More Links of Interest and Articles Celebrating Black History Month

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