U.S. Census Bureau Facts for Features: African-American History Month (February 2006)
U.S. Newswire › December 06, 2005
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 /U.S. Newswire/ -- To recall and celebrate the positive contributions to our nation made by people of African descent, American historian Carter G. Woodson established Black History Week. The first celebration occurred on Feb. 12, 1926. In 1976, as part of the nation's bicentennial, the week was expanded into Black History Month.
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U.S. Census Bureau Facts for Features: African-American History Month (February 2006)
As of July 1, 2004, the estimated population of black residents in the United States, including those of more than one race. They made up 13.4 percent of the total U.S. population. This figure represents an increase of half a million residents from one year earlier. http://www.census.gov/ Press-Release/www/releases/archives/ population/005164.html
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