When is the last time you picked up a copy of The Color Purple or sang along with the First Lady of Song? February is Black History Month, and what better way to observe than by celebrating African-American authors, poets, musicians and activists? We’ve highlighted some of the most iconic African-Americans in literature and music, and we invite you to check them out. Click on the names below for books, CDs and DVDs available at your local Anythink.    

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