Black History Month
As part of Black History Month, we spoke to members of our front office about what Black excellence means to them and how important diversity is in professional sports.
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.
Black History Month: “I am living black history”
February is designated as Black History Month, however it extends far beyond these 28 days. "I am living black history, all of me, every bit, all of this every day is black history," NAACP Sioux Falls President,
February is Black History Month. Here's the history behind the 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 is underway. Here's what to know about its origins and myths.
Myths around Black History Month continue, Whitehead said, including the idea that the U.S. government purposely chose the shortest month of the year. In reality, Woodson chose February because two prominent figures in the civil rights movement — Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass — had birthdays in the week he chose.
Black History Month: Continuing Frederick Douglass’ Legacy
Frederick Douglass was an Eastern Shore native, abolitionist leader, social reformer, and one of the most important leaders of the movement for African American civil rights in the 19th century. “While Black History Month is a time to reflect,
People you should know for Black History Month 2025
Muhammad operates the Torchlight Academy Black History tours year-round, especially during black history month and Juneteenth. He says the words etched in stone is a sign that delineates segregation, Jim Crow, and the boundaries of race that are part of the city's history.
Documentaries to concerts, more than a dozen ways to celebrate Black History Month in OKC
For four decades, the USA has officially celebrated Black History Month, but efforts to honor African American history in February go back a century.
Providence Place's Black History Month art was made with AI. Here's why some people object.
The "Dear Love, PVD" installation depicts civil rights leaders and RI’s Black culture. But local artists ask why they weren't invited to participate.
What Black History Month feels like for Black parents this year
A Black community leader on parenting during the rollback of diversity initiatives in the public and private sectors.
Honoring Black History Month at KFDX
Honoring Black History Month at KFDX
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Highlighting One of Black History's Notable but Lesser-Known Figures for 02/14/2025
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Four Milwaukee Black community leaders honored as part of Black History Month
Mayor Cavalier Johnson celebrated the start of Black History Month on Monday by honoring four Milwaukee ... always ...
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.