Black History Month starts Saturday. Here's the history behind the month-long celebration
Often called the "Father of Black History," Virginia native and scholar Carter G. Woodson started Negro History Week in February of 1926.
Black History Month explained: Its origins, celebrations and myths
The history of the month dates back almost a century, and the way it is celebrated and evolved has created history in itself.
What to know about why Black History Month was created
Black History Month was recognized nationally in 1976, when President Gerald Ford designated the month as a time for the public to honor the contributions of Black Americans, according to the museum. The month has since inspired other groups and an appreciation of multicultural backgrounds.
LI Black History Month events: Feb. 1-Feb. 9
A showcase of teens’ talent and creativity includes flower silhouettes, neon acrylic artwork inspired by the artist Derrick Adams and watercolor artwork inspired by artist Lorna Simpson, on display during library hours through Feb. 28, Brentwood Public Library, 34 Second Ave., free, brentwoodnylibrary.org, 631-273-7883.
30 Black Americans To Celebrate During Black History Month and Beyond
Every Black History Month and Juneteenth, pioneers in African American history are often mentioned like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Muhammad Ali and Harriet Tubman. They are revered and in the spotlight because they are on stamps,
Black History Month: When it started, why it's so significant in the US
Black History Month was officially recognized almost 50 years ago. Here's what to know about the month-long celebration of Black culture.
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List: Black historical figures from Metro Detroit
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What We Lose When We Only Teach ‘Respectable’ Black History
It’s tempting to overcompensate for the absence of Black history by teaching only perfect, pristine, and pure histories.
Altadena’s Black population was shrinking even before the fires. What happens next?
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Ohio is rich in Black history. Here are some historical Black Ohio facts you probably didn't know
From Civil War ties to the nation's first private HBCU, Ohio's Black history runs deep. Here's what to know this Black History Month.
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What Students Have to Say About Their Black History Class
Here’s what made these high school seniors sign up for an African American studies course—and what they’ve learned.