How advocates are stepping up for Black History month as federal agencies scale back
Despite threats to end Black History Month programs and others at some federal agencies, groups vow to recognize it outside the workplace.
February Is Black History Month! What Are the Black History Month Colors and What Do They Mean?
February is Black History Month and it pays tribute to the achievements of African Americans throughout U.S. history. It has been celebrated since 1976, but actually started back in 1926 with Negro History Week.
Black History Month: how African Americans integrated in the military
African Americans have evolved in our country. Tuskegee University was awarded an Air Corps contract to help train black military pilots. This group was eventually called ‘The Tuskegee Airmen’ and pushed for integration into the military.
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.
Local Black History Month program to celebrate contributions to labor
The event will feature art, music and dance along with a presentation by Dr. Uzoma Miller, assistant professor of African American Studies.
‘African Americans and Labor’: Honoring Black History Month in 2025
The Association for the Study of African American Life and History has named the theme for this Black History Month.
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.
30 Black Americans To Celebrate During Black History Month and Beyond
Every Black History Month and Juneteenth, pioneers in African American history are often mentioned like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Muhammad Ali and Harriet Tubman. They are revered and in the spotlight because they are on stamps,
Celebrating Black History Month: Passion, perseverance and progress in Northern California
From entrepreneurship and music to activism and faith, these powerful stories shape Northern California’s Black community.
Former Vanderbilt professor headlines GOP Black History Month event
A woman who grew up in poverty, dropped out of high school and was a teenage mother but later went on to obtain several college degrees and work as a college professor is the keynote speaker at the Lee County Republican Party's Black History month event.
Hyatt Centric hosts second annual Black History Month Showcase
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Black History Month 2025: Eddie Glaude Jr. on James Baldwin, a library Douglass Day transcribe-a-thon and more
The University community is hosting a range of events. Educational programs and resources are also available year-round.
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Black History Month explained: Its origins, celebrations and myths
Black History Month wasn’t always a monthlong celebration. In February 1926, historian and author Carter G. Woodson ...
West Orange Arts Council showcases works by local artist with Black History Month exhibit, ‘We’ll Never Forget’
Works by West Orange artist Bernard Jackson will be on display at the West Orange Arts Center through March 2.
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Black History Month performances, story times coming to Grand Rapids library
Grand Rapids Public Library is hosting Black History Month programming for kids, teens and adults, including a live ...
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African American Museum of Southern Arizona continues to teach history many "didn't know"
Opened just two years ago, the African American Museum of Southern Arizona continues to grow. It's dedicated to sharing ...
Where to experience Black History Month in Michigan: museums, art, music
Saturday marked the start of Black History Month, the longstanding American tradition celebrating the contributions of Black ...
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African American Film Forum returns to Glens Falls for 26th year
The Glens Falls Chapter of the NAACP, along with Crandall Public Library, kicked off their Black History Month celebrations ...