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AFCGF has several initiatives, including Black Minds Matter, a national movement to celebrate Black minds, support excellence, and promote the development of high-quality school options for Black students. They encourage and empower elected officials, community members and families to be innovative,
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African Americans.
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230:History of education in Massachusetts
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