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CAT Tracks for February 4, 2013
BLACK HISTORY |
On the 100th anniversary of the birth of Rosa Louise McCauley Parks, three somewhat related articles:
First, the "debate" on whether the history and contributions of African Americans should be the focus of one month out of the year...or part of the everyday curriculum...
From the Southern Illinoisan
It’s hardly just February - Black history should be part of everyday curriculum, leaders say
Then, an article about Mrs. Parks referencing a just-released new biography: The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks...
From the Southern Illinoisan
And, finally, to give the devil his due...
As long as Rush Limbaugh and his ilk stand upon the rocks they crawled out from under and spew their hate, whether "black history" should be a month-long observance or 24/7, there is a definite need...
From the Miami Herald
Leonard Pitts: On guns, conservatives rewrite, disrespect African-American history
