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Byline: JOHN L. HORTON

Is Black History Month L necessary?

I believe the answer is ``yes.''

Black History Month is necessary because it showcases and highlights certain significant and profound aspects of African Americans.

Black History Month helps to instill pride, dignity, awareness and understanding among African-American people and among other people whom African Americans must relate to the interact with in everyday life.

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