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A month to celebrate
Compiled by Dan Naidoff and Mary Eileen O'Connor

WHYY celebrates Black History Month with a variety of programs on TV12 and 91FM. Browse the Web to explore the subjects presented:

The Underground Railroad: Did the locally-produced program Whispers of Angels spur your curiosity about the Underground Railroad and its connection to the Delaware Valley?

The program's Web site features biographical sketches of important figures of the Underground Railroad, including notable "Conductor" Harriet Tubman and Philadelphia's own "Stationmaster" Thomas Garrett. Peruse the site's maps and diagrams to get a better idea of the Underground Railroad's routes. Other sections offer fascinating anecdotes and portraits of local luminaries who advanced racial equality in a range of fields. whispersofangels.com

All you need to know: Learn why February is Black History Month at this comprehensive Web site from The Learning Network, which gives you "all the knowledge you need." Begin by reading "The History of Black History" or skip right to a particular period such as the Harlem Renaissance.

The site features timelines of important events, an A to Z list of biographies about notable African Americans, quizzes and crossword puzzles and links to additional resources. infoplease.com/spot/bhm1.html