today in black history

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In 1865, Congress abolishes slavery with the 13th Amendment to the Constitution. The vote in the House is 121 to 24.

New York Post Protest

POSTED: February 20, 2009, 7:37 am

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Outraged Protester talks about the contributions of Black Americans

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