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White House kicks off Black History Month

The White House is celebrating Black History Month! First Lady Michelle Obama hosted an all-day dance workshop yesterday for local students from Washington, D.C. Actress and choreographer Debbie

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Feb 9, 2016, 7:19 PM

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White House kicks off Black History Month
The White House is celebrating Black History Month!
First Lady Michelle Obama hosted an all-day dance workshop yesterday for local students from Washington, D.C.
Actress and choreographer Debbie Allen was also there to help lead the celebration.
The young dancers used their talents to help tell the story of African-American history and culture.
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