Black History Month

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January 4, 2013

In honor of Black History Month, TFK asks several African American leaders to share whom in history inspired them most.

Finding Freedom February 11, 2013 The New York Historical Society honors Black History Month Check It Out!	Remembering Rosa Parks February 04, 2013 Her bravery sparked a fight for civil rights Check It Out!
Inspiring African Americans January 07, 2013 Meet the black leaders who inspire some of today’s newsmakers Check It Out!	History of Music January 07, 2013 TFK talks to actress China Anne McClain about an upcoming musical episode of A.N.T. Farm for Black History Month Check It Out!
Then to Now February 01, 2010 Black History Month reflects on and honors the African-American experience from the times of slavery through the present Check It Out!	I Have A Dream December 19, 2012 Artist Kadir Nelson illustrates Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous speech Check It Out!
Spotlight on Inventors February 24, 2012 TFK talks to former NBA star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar about his new book, What Color is My World? Check It Out!	A Stamp for York March 09, 2012 Sixth grader Jackson Davis wants to see York, a black explorer, on a postage stamp Check It Out!
Q&A: Richard Stolley January 28, 2010 TFK spoke with the former LIFE reporter about his coverage of the civil rights movement Check It Out!	Anything is Possible February 04, 2011 Disney Channel star Roshon Fegan raps about famous firsts made by African Americans Check It Out!
Sitting Down to Take a Stand February 01, 2010 Fifty years ago, four black students began a peaceful protest to change America Check It Out!	A Double War February 19, 2009 TFK Kid Reporter Jair Massie talks to one of the original Tuskegee Airmen Check It Out!
Flying High January 20, 2012 Red Tails tells the historic story of the heroic Tuskegee Airmen, the first African-American fighter pilots Check It Out!	Honoring America September 08, 2011 Walter Dean Myers and Christopher Myers discuss 9/11 and their new book Check It Out!
Storytelling with Soul November 03, 2011 TFK chats with award-winning author and illustrator Kadir Nelson Check It Out!