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A Celebration of Black History Month

Posted at 5:32 PM, Feb 23, 2013
and last updated 2013-02-23 23:36:21-05

Black History Mall

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich – Twenty costumed performers dressed as influential figures in African American history. Shoppers gather around the performers listening to their life stories, struggles, and accomplishments.

Some of the personalities that were at Woodland Mall this afternoon were, Malcolm X, Harriet Tubman, and Fredrick Douglass. This is a part of the celebration of Black History Month, which runs through the end of February.