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A white historian claimed that Black people 'had no history.' This trailblazing scholar dedicated his life to proving otherwise
In February 1926, the eminent Black scholar Carter G. Woodson called on communities across the United States to observe a weeklong celebration of Black history. Woodson urged members of the public to ...
Historian and activist Marvin Dunn’s job is to bring Florida’s Black history to life — whether through his Teach the Truth ...
This year marks the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, and 50 years since President Gerald Ford extended the ...
I recently interviewed Jarvis R. Givens, a professor of education and African and African American studies at Harvard University. His new book, I’ll Make Me a World: The 100-Year Journey of Black ...
Black History Month often sparks discomfort, and that reaction says more about people’s relationship with history than it does about the month itself. As we celebrate Black History Month 2026, ...
The Root Exclusive Series: Black History Month was established 100 years ago, in February 1926. To commemorate this momentous ...
“Black History at 100: Five Years That Shaped Atlanta” examined pivotal moments that helped define the modern city, from the integration of UGA to the 1973 election of Maynard Jackson, from the trauma ...
This year marks the 100-year anniversary of Negro History Week and the 50 th anniversary of its later iteration, Black History Month. For those who want a detailed history of the celebration, I ...
In honor of Black History Month, 13WMAZ is highlighting Black visionaries from Central Georgia's history. Check back each day for a look at how these individuals have shaped Central Georgia with their ...
Black History Month is an annual observance in February that highlights the history and contributions of Black people. The month was chosen to coincide with the birthdays of President Abraham Lincoln ...
For academics, historians and activists, the past year has been tumultuous in advocating the teaching of Black history in the United States. Despite last year proclaiming February as National Black ...
Joshua Bennett’s two new collections, “We” and “The People Can Fly,” take different paths to the same destination.
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