Perhaps it's because I'm raising Black history — my son. For two years in a row, I’ve had dreams about Frederick Douglass during the month of February.

Leah Olajide's niece, Malaya Johnson, 8, stands by her Black History Month project on Frederick Douglass during her presentation for her school's wax museum day, March 1, 2024.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – As Black History Month unfolds, residents of Hampton Roads are invited to engage in a unique celebration of freedom and artistry at “8 Arias for Abolitionist.” Th… ...

Douglass’ extended family received a note just last week from the Maryland National Guard informing them of the decision. “Since this event is organized as part of a Black History Month ...

Black History Month starts this weekend, ... Negro History week in 1926, choosing the second week of February to coincide with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass.

He chose the second week of February for Negro History Week because of its link to Abraham Lincoln’s birthday on Feb. 12 and Frederick Douglass’ birthday or Douglass Day, which falls on Feb. 14.

Black History Month wasn't always a ... Woodson chose February because two prominent figures in the civil rights movement — Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass — had birthdays in the ...

After the Department of Defense declared “identity months” like Black History Month “dead,” National Guard units reportedly declined to participate in the parade.