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Celebrate Black History Month

Videos

The City of Saint Paul Office of Media Services has produced award-winning video stories that feature Saint Paul's African Americans. Originally aired on Channel 18, here's a sampling of the best.

	Rondo Neighborhood Maybe you've heard that I-94 split the Rondo neighborhood, but what was that neighborhood like? Watch this to find out how the strength of the community survived the years and is still being celebrated today at Rondo Days. (5 minutes)
	Clarence Wigington From the Highland water tower to the administration building at Holman Field to numerous schools and parks buildings, Clarence Wigington's work is a permanent part of Saint Paul. Find out more about this man, the nation's first African American municipal architect. (3 minutes)
	Roy Wilkins This Saint Paul native was called "the father of the civil rights movement," and steered the NAACP for over twenty years. Learn more about this revered and influential man. (3 minutes)
	Black Inventors From the SuperSoaker water gun to hair care products, from the first traffic signal to missile guidance systems, African American inventors have applied their innovative genius across many industries. You might be using one of their inventions right now! (3 minutes)
	Tiger Jack Tiger Jack's shop was a Saint Paul landmark for decades. Hear the story of how the street was renamed for him and his wife, and listen to Tiger's own explanation what inspired him to be one of the city's friendliest faces for so long.