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Afro-American Month Observances Plan in Cedar Rapids Schools
February Afro-American heritage month activities expand to a full month with displays, visiting artists, speakers, and school events in Cedar Rapids. The Federation of Black School Employes leads planning, featuring Ernie Barnes art at the Cedar Rapids Art Center and a slate of guest speakers and performances across district schools.
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Cedar Rapids
Federation of Black School Employes
Abraham Lincoln
Frederick Douglass
Douglass
Carter G. Woodson
Assn
Ruth White
Carter Bradshaw
Atlanta
the Assn
Virginia Irwin
Irwin
Levard
Paulette
First Presbyterian Church
Cedar
Peoples Bank
Merchants National Bank
Barbara Elam
Emmett George
Percy Harris
Kingsley Grant
Reed Motley
Russell Collins
Washington High School