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A Code Switch Playlist For Black History Month

Black History Month is here, and it's the perfect time to catch up on stories about the hidden heroes and buried history of black America.
We've got all the content you need for Black History Month.

Black History Month is here, and it's the perfect time to listen to Code Switch! We've got episodes all about the hidden heroes and buried history of black America. To help you dive right in, check out our new playlist. It's got stories on everything from sports activism, to the Black Panther Party, to one woman's fight for respect that went all the way to the Supreme Court. So as you grind through the middle of winter, listen to our recommendations

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