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Black History Month

Andre Horton: the first black men’s skier on the U.S. Alpine team

His mother introduced him to the sport at age 5

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Sports

Angela James: the first black woman in the Hockey Hall of Fame

The Canadian star followed NHL legend Grant Fuhr into Hall

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Eldridge Dickey: the first black quarterback drafted in the first round

The Tennessee State star never played his position in the pros

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Olympic gold medalist and seven-time world champion Brittney Reese believes MLK’s dream is alive and well

The long jump star says King’s beliefs influenced her a lot in her journey

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The Uplift

Daily Dose: 2/28/17

Black History Month comes to an end

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Culture

All Day Podcast: 2/28/17

Our favorite moments of Black History Month

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Culture

On this day in black history: Michael Jackson takes home 8 Grammys, ‘Porgy and Bess’ opens on Broadway and more

Black History Month: The Undefeated edition Feb. 28

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The Uplift

On this day in black history: The Dominican Republic is free; happy birthday, Marian Anderson and James Worthy; and the first black woman to become a lawyer

Black History Month: The Undefeated edition Feb. 27

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The Uplift

Today in black history: Earl Lloyd dies, Fats Domino and Marshall Faulk are born and more

Black History Month: The Undefeated edition Feb. 26

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The Uplift

Today in black history: the first African-American senator goes to Congress, Cassius Clay beats Sonny Liston and much, much more

Black History Month: The Undefeated edition Feb. 25

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