List of Hampton Roads cities celebrating Black History Month
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In this June 29, 1963, file photo, Malcolm X addresses a rally in Harlem in New York. During the critical era of the 1950s and 60s, Martin Luther King Jr., who led the 250,000-strong March on Washington in 1963, and Malcolm X were colossal 20th century figures, representing two different tracks: mass non-violent protest and getting favorable outcomes by any means necessary. (AP Photo/File)
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HAMPTON ROADS, Va. - February 1 marks the first day of Black History Month, a month recognized federally to celebrate the contributions African Americans have made to the nation.