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History can move us forward

History can move us forward
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Slave codes used to dictate what enslaved people could or couldn t wear Newly freed Black Americans shed their old clothes as a symbol of freedom

During the first Juneteenth, Black Americans ceremoniously cast off their clothes and instead donned clothes that belonged to their former "masters."

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28 Sites of Black History Every American Should Know

There’s no better place to learn about history than the homes and spaces that witnessed vital events. Black History Month often involves lists of figures and books to encourage the discovery of pivotal African Americans. For 2022, consider taking a deeper dive into Black history by visiting the homes and sites where Black history took place and icons lived.

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