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The Good News-Black History Month is American History Series Salutes Sidney Poitier

By Dr. Benjamin Franklin Chavis Jr.
Published February 18, 2025 at 6:26 PM EST

In the world of Hollywood and in the entertainment industry, Black Americans have achieved tremendous success and impact. The GOOD News is transformative legacy of Sidney Poitier continues to be uplifted during Black History Month.

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Dr. Benjamin Franklin Chavis Jr.
Dr. Chavis is African American civil rights leader and icon, United Church of Christ (UCC) ordained minister, author, journalist, organic chemist, environmentalist, global entrepreneur, and currently President and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) based in Washington, DC since 2014.
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