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Two schools celebrate Black History month

by Matthew Kruger

Posted: 02.05.2010 at 3:33 PM

Read more: Local, Education, Community, Black History Month, Angus Burleigh, Sabine, Swigert, Middle Schools, Civil War, Colorado Springs

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Hasan Davis as A. Burleigh / FOX21/Matthew Kruger

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COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. -- Sabine and Swigert middle schools hosted a tour to honor Black History month on Friday.

Hasan Davis portrayed Angus Augustus Burleigh, a 19th century ex-slave, soldier and scholar who went on to become an acclaimed black educator and minister. In full Civil War uniform, he gave an account of Burleigh's life and simulated his emotions of that time.

Several hundred students saw Davis' program, sposored by Colorado Humanities.

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