Minneapolis' Lowry Ave. bridge lit up Sunday to honor Black History Month

The Lowry Avenue Bridge in Minneapolis is being lit up this weekend in the colors of the Pan-African Flag to honor the end of Black History Month.

Students at North High School collecting stories for Black History Month

Members of the student council at North High School in Minneapolis say they wanted to do something for Black History Month that celebrates Black history and culture while creating some positivity during a challenging year.

Celebrating Black History Month with a good book - suggestions for kids & adults
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If you're looking for ways to celebrate and learn during Black History Month, you can do both with a good book! Gevonee Ford from the Development of Children of African Descent, or NDCAD, joined the Buzz with book ideas from African American authors for both kids and adults.

Black History Month focusing on ‘The Black Family’ as theme for 2021

The Association for the Study of African American Life and History, or ASALH, chose the theme because the Black family has been a target of study in various academic disciplines.

Feb. 1 marks National Freedom Day, observing the end of slavery

Feb. 1 isn’t just the first day of Black History Month. It’s also National Freedom Day, pioneered by a former slave to commemorate abolition.

Black History Month: The little-known backstory

February marks the start of Black History Month and while many people are familiar with the annual celebration, the details of its origin are not as well known.

Building a legacy: How Minnesota's first Black architect shaped St. Paul

There are only about a dozen or so Black architects practicing their craft in Minnesota, but one of the men who helped build the Twin Cities was the first African American architect in the state.

Students ask for uncensored Black History Month at Chaska High School
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Students are asked for an uncensored Black History Month at Chaska High School after a series of posters weren't allowed to be displayed.

MN Historical Society's Black History Month events
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MN Historical Society Deputy Director Melanie Adams stopped by to talk about the special events during Black History Month.