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Fun Facts: Black (African American) History Month

February 20, 2024
The percentage of Black Americans who finish either High School or college has risen 11% since 2000. Screencapture/United States Census Bureau.
The percentage of Black Americans who finish either High School or college has risen 11% since 2000. Screencapture/United States Census Bureau.

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