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Marvin Jones: Why do we celebrate Black History Month?

This month, Black History is celebrated in schools, churches and businesses. Making February Black History Month was the first attempt in the U.S. to recognize the African-American contributions in building the United States. This should be easy to understand by all, but there continues to be the same question: "Why celebrate Black History Month?" Well, I am glad you asked.

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Viviana Cruz of Carrollton: Why are so many young people so low?

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Kim Barnes: Play to learn

"Enforced learning will not stay in the mind . . . let your children's lessons take the form of play."

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David Melton of McKinney: Solutions needed for McKinney arts center

In recent months, there has been a lot of serious debate within the McKinney City Council about what to do with the McKinney Performing Arts Center, the old courthouse in the middle of downtown.

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Alexandria Hudson of Rockwall: The beauty of burlesque

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Hailey Sowden of Highland Park: Discover the gap year

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