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The significance of Black History Month in 2021

It's been 45 years since "Negro History Week" expanded into Black History Month. This year, the celebration of the contributions of Black people comes in the wake of widespread protests over the death of George Floyd and a racial reckoning across the United States. Marc Morial, president of the National Urban League, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss.
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