Black History Moment

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History is who we are and why we are and the way we are. - David G. McCullough

 Hello Kings and Queens, in honor of Black History Month, I would like to share Central High School of Galveston, Texas, organized in 1885 an African American Historic, the First Texas African American High School for blacks. Way to go Galveston, Texas.

Until next blog!

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