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Local school district Pokémon-ifies Black History Month curriculum
February 23, 2026By: Heidi Kwok, Staff Writer Official Memo TO: School faculty and staff FROM: Board of Education of School District No. 145 DATE: Jan 26, 2026 SUBJECT: Emergency BHM teaching enhancement strategy Esteemed faculty and staff of School District No. 145: With February just around the corner, we’re thrilled to announce that the ban on the teaching and distribution of Black history will once again be lifted exclusively for Black History Month (BHM). This is extremely exciting given that educators have taken a sacred oath to constrain this teaching to a single month out of the entire year. Why did we…
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Local Black businesses
February 26, 2025By: Phone Min Thant, Staff Writer Whether you’re shopping for clothes or dining out with your loved ones, what better way is there to celebrate Black History Month than by supporting local Black-owned businesses? A good thing about Vancouver is…
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Rolling through history: The rich cultural legacy of roller skating
March 17, 2023By: Nercya Kalino, Staff Writer Many groups of people who face challenges in society find community and solace with those who face their same issues and develop bonds over common interests. Such common interests can come in the form of…
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Black History Month is over, but Black history continues
March 17, 2023By: C Icart, Staff Writer Another Black History Month (BHM) and Black Futures Month have passed, so, I’m taking this opportunity to reflect on the mixed feelings that often come up for me this time of year. Even though I’m…
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