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Black History Month: Five major events and figures

Black History Month is the annual celebration of the struggles, achievements and overall contribution African-Americans have made to the US.
How much do you know about Black History Month? Take the quiz.

February marks the 36^th anniversary of Black History Month, which highlights the actions and achievements of African Americans throughout US history. Here's a quiz to test your knowledge of the facts.

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Devil in the Grove

'Devil' is a compelling look at the case that forged Thurgood Marshall’s perception of himself as a crusader for civil rights.
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Want to hear Obama sing the blues? Best chance is tonight on PBS.

At a recent White House blues concert, which airs on PBS Monday night, President Obama joined the guest artists for a few bars. When did the White House first become a musical venue?
Top Picks: Woody Allen's 'Manhattan,' an all-star blues concert, and more top picks

One website shows Google and Twitter's first days on the Internet, saxophonist and composer Tim Berne releases a new album, 'American Masters' celebrates jazz legend Cab Calloway, and more top picks.
The Vote
Obama sings the blues with Mick Jagger, B.B. King (+video)

President Obama took the microphone Tuesday to sing a few bars of 'Sweet Home Chicago' during a blues concert at the White House. Are Mick Jagger and B.B. King in danger of being upstaged? You decide.
Black History Month and a celebration of unselfishness

A Christian Science perspective.
Black History Month: Five major events and figures

Black History Month is the annual celebration of the struggles, achievements and overall contribution African-Americans have made to the US.
Top Picks: New works by da Vinci, the story of Mildred and Richard Loving, and more

Dion releases new songs, StoryCorps tells the tale of a couple who met because of a wrong e-mail address, filmmaker Shukree Hassan Tilghman explains why Black History Month should be a relic of the past, and more top picks.
Top Picks: 'To Kill a Mockingbird' Blu-ray, Michael Feinstein's musical journey, and more

Lena Dunham's film 'Tiny Furniture' is a lively movie with sharp dialogue, PBS examines a little-known civil rights activist, film critics rank a list of the greatest movies ever, and more top picks.
The Vote
Obama impersonator gets hook at GOP meeting. Why was he hired?

Did organizers of the Republican Leadership Conference give an Obama impersonator the hook because of racially insensitive jokes or because he was making digs at GOP candidates? Hard to say. But the RLC should have known what was coming.
How much do you know about Black History Month? Take the quiz.

February marks the 36^th anniversary of Black History Month, which highlights the actions and achievements of African Americans throughout US history. Here's a quiz to test your knowledge of the facts.
Where is Obama's 'teachable moment' on race?

President Obama has not dwelt on race – his own or the history of racism in America. And for all the talk about 'teachable moments,' he has not encouraged a deep national discussion of the issue.
Racist acts at UC San Diego underscore deeper tension on campus

A racially themed party and an incident involving a noose have roiled UC San Diego. But if the school handles the incidents appropriately, some academic experts say, students could ultimately benefit from an enhanced classroom experience.
Six Picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff

Dip into Katharine Weber's novel 'True Confections,' take a tour of early Oscar contenders in a new DVD collection, listen to Midlake's newest CD, and more.
Students' Obama song: Is there a better way to teach civics?

The controversy over New Jersey students singing about the president raises the issue of how schools should talk about contemporary politics in the classroom - including the first African-American president.
Difference Maker
Basketball's Chris Webber gives a clinic – in African-American lore

The Golden State Warriors forward turns a personal passion into a pass-along for the next generation.
Free to love, freed by love

A Christian Science perspective on daily life.
Homework and Hendrix

A school project introduces a fourth-grader to the breathtaking music of rock legend Jimi Hendrix.