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Statement of Governor Bob McDonnell on Black History Month

Statement of Governor Bob McDonnell on Black History Month

By Staff Reports on 1 February 2010

McDonnell encourages scholarship in Virginia’s black history.

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Perriello Invites Submissions for Black History Month Essay Competition

By Staff Reports on 9 February 2009

Congressman Tom Perriello is calling for submissions from children, teens, and adults in the 5th district to recognize Black History Month. Perriello is announcing an essay competition to honor the African-American heroes among us from the past, present, and future.

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