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Black History Month 2024: Facts, Theme & Origins

President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month in 1976, calling upon the public to “seize the opportunity to honor the too- ...

Black History Month - National Geographic Kids

It honors all Black people from all periods of U.S. history, from the enslaved people first brought over from Africa in the early 17th century to African ...

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

It was Carter G. Woodson, the "father of Black history," who first set out in 1926 to designate a time to promote and educate people about Black history and ...

Celebrating Black History Month

Seeking to bring even more stories of African Americans to light, in 1926, Woodson founded the first Negro History Week. This was timed in February to coincide ...

Honoring Black History Month - UW College of Built Environments

Now, in 2023 in the face of continued oppression and structural racism, Black History Month encourages us to take a moment to learn and spread ...

Black History Month: A Commemorative Observances Legal ...

In February 1996, the Senate passed Senate Resolution 229 commemorating Black History Month and the contributions of Black American U.S. ...

8 Ways to Honor Black History Month

8 Ways to Honor Black History Month · Educate Yourself on the Black History in Your Community · Visit a Black or African-American History Museum.

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: 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 ...

Black History Month - Wikipedia

Black History Month is an annually observed commemorative month originating in the United States, where it is also known as African-American History Month.

7 Ways to Honor Black History this February and Beyond

1. Start by Learning About Black History Month · 2. Explore Podcasts · 3. Watch Films about Black History · 4. Educate Children · 5. Get Involved · 6 ...

Four Reasons Why We Should Celebrate Black History Month

Woodson, a brilliant and highly accomplished son of slaves, to honor the heritage and achievements of African Americans with a week-long celebration in 1926. In ...

Recognition of Black History Month - Ford in Focus

On February 10, 1976, President Gerald R. Ford issued a message recognizing Black History Month, becoming the first President to do so.

Black History Month - University of North Georgia

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in US history.

The Founders of Black History Month | BLACK HISTORY THEMES

When Carter G. Woodson established Negro History week in 1926, he realized the importance of providing a theme to focus the attention of the public.

Why We Celebrate Black History Month - William James College

Black History Month, or National African American History Month, is an annual celebration of achievements made by Black Americans.

Celebrate Black History Month 2023

It was Woodson's work as an African American scholar that led to the celebration, in 1926, of 'Negro History Week,' the precursor to modern-day Black History ...

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

February marks Black History Month, a tradition that got its start in the Jim Crow era and was officially recognized in 1976 as part of the nation's ...

What you need to know about the origins of Black History Month

Woodson, the son of recently freed Virginia slaves, who went on to earn a Ph.D in history from Harvard, originally came up with the idea of ...

3 Ways to Honor Black History Month in Your Classroom

Here are three way to promote awareness, equity, and social change related to BHM: Get Creative: Have fun! This is an ideal time to conceptualize out-of-the ...