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Eagles Celebrate Black History Month

Avant and the students look at the paths traveled by slave ships on their way to America

Avant interacted with the students throughout the exhibit

The students kept the football talk at a minimum as they learned about the heritage of African Americans

Reviewing the history of African Americans in sports

Avant talks to the students about the importance of education

Avant looks over artifacts from some of the greatest athletes of the 20th century

An original copy of Uncle Tom's Cabin

The exhibit contained many interesting artifacts including Malcolm X's journal

Avant joined the students to learn about how African Americans have impacted our country as part of Black History Month

A copy of the Emancipation Proclamation

WR Jason Avant joined 20 students from William Dick School on a tour of America I Am at the Constitution Center in Philadelphia
