A Month to Remember, Reflect, and Learn
February is recognized as Black History Month, a time dedicated to honoring the history, achievements, and lasting contributions of Black Americans. The observa...
February is recognized as Black History Month, a time dedicated to honoring the history, achievements, and lasting contributions of Black Americans. The observance began in 1926 as Negro History Week, created by historian Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History. Woodson chose February to coincide with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, two figures closely associated with the fight against slavery. Over time, the week-long observance gre...