BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Black History Month 2024

Paying tribute to the generations of African Americans who struggled with adversity to achieve full citizenship in American society.

Black History Month 2024: Facts, Theme & Origins

Also known as African American History Month, the event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson ...

Black History Month - Wikipedia

It is celebrated in February in the United States and Canada, where it has received official recognition from governments, and more recently has also been ...

The Founders of Black History Month | Origins of Black ... - ASALH

The story of Black History Month begins in Chicago during the summer of 1915. An alumnus of the University of Chicago with many friends in the city, ...

Black History Month - National Geographic Kids

Every February, people in the United States celebrate the achievements and history of African Americans as part of Black History Month.

Celebrating Black History Month

This was timed in February to coincide with President Abraham Lincoln's and Fredrick Douglass's birthdays - both men were symbols of freedom. It wasn't until ...

Black History Month: A Commemorative Observances Legal ...

In January 1996, President Clinton issued Presidential Proclamation 6863 External for “National African American History Month." The ...

The Founders of Black History Month | BLACK HISTORY THEMES

The themes reflect changes in how people of African descent in the United States have viewed themselves, the influence of social movements on racial ideologies.

Black History Month: What is it and why does it matter? - BBC

Black History Month happens every October. It gives everyone the opportunity to share, celebrate and understand the impact of black heritage and culture.

Celebrate Black History Month 2024

Our museum celebrates Black History Month 2024 by highlighting the "art of resistance" and the artists who used their crafts to uplift the race, speak truth to ...

Why Is Black History Month Celebrated in February? - Britannica

By rooting Negro History Week in February, Woodson sought to both honor the inestimable legacy of Lincoln and Douglass and to expand an already existent ...

Black History Month: What is it and why do we need it?

February is Black History Month. This month-long observance in the US and Canada is a chance to celebrate Black achievement and provide a fresh ...

A Proclamation on National Black History Month, 2024

This National Black History Month, we celebrate the vast contributions of Black Americans to our country and recognize that Black.

The story behind Black History Month — and why it's celebrated in ...

Ford officially recognized Black History Month during the country's 1976 bicentennial. Ford called upon Americans to "seize the opportunity to ...

Black History Month | Description, History, & Facts - Britannica

Black History Month, monthlong commemoration of African American history and achievement that takes place each February in the United States.

Black History Month - NPS Commemorations and Celebrations (U.S. ...

Use this day-by-day virtual calendar during February or any time to learn about Black History preserved in national parks or through National Park Service ...

Black History Month | SIU Demo

Black History Month is an annual February observance, celebrating past and present achievements of African Americans.

Black History: Facts, People & Month

Black history in the United States is a rich and varied chronicle of slavery and liberty, oppression and progress, segregation and achievement.

Black History Month: Why we celebrate it in February - NPR

The annual celebration started out in 1926 as Negro History Week and expanded to Black History Month in the 1970s.

Carter G. Woodson - NAACP

Black History Month ... Woodson's devotion to showcasing the contributions of Black Americans bore fruit in 1926 when he launched Negro History Week in the second ...