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Did you know that there at least two sites in the Truckee Meadows area that are on the National Historic Register related to the African-American heritage of its community.

Did you know there is entire neighborhood in Reno Nevada that was founded by African-American community leaders.

Did you know Northern Nevada has three schools named after black educators.

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The Importance Of History

September 15, 2011

 Here are some quotes about the importance of history that we would like to share with you. Civil Rights Leaders In Northern Nevada 1950′s Until lions have their historians, tales of the hunt shall always glorify the hunters.  ~African Proverb Professor Johnston often said that if you didn’t know history, you didn’t know anything.  You were [...]

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Funnies

September 15, 2011

Why were the early days of history called the dark ages?  Because there were so many knights.    How was the Roman Empire cut in half?  With a pair of Caesars.   Teacher: Why does the statue of liberty stand in New York harbor? Pupil: Because it can’t sit down   Why has so many [...]

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