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
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.
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: “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,
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.
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,
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.
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
BCRI Black History Month Events
BCRI Black History Month Events
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Highlighting One of Black History's Notable but Lesser-Known Figures for 02/14/2025
With the controversy surrounding President Donald Trump's executive order terminating diversity, equity and inclusion ...
Black History Month: Here is where you can find some of Upstate's Black historical markers
"Dr. Woodson selected the week in February that included the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, two key ...