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Long Island educators seek to expand lessons on Black culture

Students and educators tackle difficult topics as Long Island school districts look to teach Black history in innovative ways. NewsdayTV’s Shari Einhorn reports. Credit: Newsday/John Paraskevas, Alejandra Villa

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