Jan 14, 2010 · Today, Black History Month is a time to honor the contributions and legacy of African Americans across U.S. history and society—from activists and civil rights pioneers …

The precursor to Black History Month was created in 1926 in the United States, when historian Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH) …

2 days ago · Black History Month, monthlong commemoration of African American history and achievement that takes place each February in the United States. It was begun in 1976 as an …

Feb 1, 2025 · Black History Month wasn't always a monthlong celebration. In February 1926, historian and author Carter G. Woodson created Negro History Week. It was a weeklong …

Black History Month 2025. February is Black History Month The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National …

Black History Month is an annually observed month-long celebration of African American life, History, and culture.Founded by Dr. Carter G. Woodson in February 1926, what was Formerly …

Black history is the story of African Americans in the United States and elsewhere. Learn about Black History Month, Black leaders, the Great Migration, the civil rights movement and more.

Jan 31, 2025 · Today, I am very honored to recognize February 2025 as National Black History Month. Every year, National Black History Month is an occasion to celebrate the contributions …

Negro History Week grew into Black History Month in 1970 under the leadership of Black educators and students at Kent State University and would become a federally recognized …

10 hours ago · Like Black History Month, he is a Chicago native deeply rooted in the study of a people. A retired Howard University professor who is now teaching at Morgan State University, …