News 6 celebrates Black History Month News 6 will cover important Black leaders, milestones in the Central Florida community over the next 27 days
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ORLANDO, Fla. – Today is the first day of Black History Month.
For the next 27 days, News 6 will bring you unique stories Rooted right here in Central Florida’s Black communities.
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We will explore everything from what it was like for the people who helped integrate local schools and a police department to a young woman experiencing life in her 20′s who was featured on a new Netflix show while celebrating her historically Black hometown of Eatonville, Florida.
You will also meet a woman who has dedicated her retirement years to saving a historic African American cemetery, learn more about famous Black artists and discover Black business leaders.
Look back with News 6 at all of the important milestones Black people have made here in Central Florida and the groundbreaking work that continues to shape our community this Black History Month.
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