How States Honor Black History

New Jersey has created a Black Heritage Trail. People can visit the places on the trail. They can learn about the state’s history.  

This is the Harriet Tubman Museum. It is in Cape May, New Jersey. Harriet Tubman worked in Cape May. She earned money. She used this money to help people escape enslavement. The Museum honors Tubman. It honors people who worked against slavery. It is part of New Jersey’s history.  

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This is Hinchliffe Stadium. It is a baseball stadium. Long ago, Black baseball players could not play with White players. They played on their own teams. Three of those teams played here. It is also on the New Jersey Black Heritage Trail. 

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Many places have Black Heritage Trails. There are over 100 in the United States. There are many places to learn about our history. 

What Do You Think? How does your community celebrate Black history? 

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