WEBBlack History Month is an annual observance originating in the United States, where it is also known as African-American History Month and was formerly known as Negro History Month before 1976. It began as a way of remembering important people and events in the history of the African diaspora , initially lasting a week before becoming a month ...
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Black History Month 2024: Facts, Theme & Origins | HISTORY
WEBJan 14, 2010 · Also known as African American History Month, the event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Since...
WEBFebruary is Black History Month. Paying tribute to the generations of African Americans who struggled with adversity to achieve full citizenship in American society.
WEBFeb 1, 2022 · Black History Month celebrates the rich cultural heritage, triumphs and adversities that are an indelible part of our country's history. This year's theme, Black Health and Wellness , pays...
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Black History Month | Description, History, & Facts | Britannica
WEB4 days ago · Black History Month, also called African American History Month, is a monthlong celebration of African American history and achievement. It takes place annually during the month of February in the United States.
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Black History Facts - Black History Month & Little Known Facts | HISTORY
WEBOct 27, 2009 · Black History Month honors the contributions of African Americans to U.S. history. Learn about famous firsts in African American history and other little-known facts.
WEBBlack 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.
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What you need to know about the origins of Black History Month
WEBFeb. 6, 2024 5:55 AM PT. Black History Month is considered one of the nation’s oldest organized history celebrations, and has been recognized by U.S. presidents for decades through...
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Black History Month: Why we celebrate it in February : NPR
WEBFeb 1, 2023 · February marks Black History Month, a tradition that got its start in the Jim Crow era and was officially recognized in 1976 as part of the nation's bicentennial celebrations. It aims to...
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How Negro History Week Became Black History Month and Why …
WEBFeb 25, 2021 · Black History Month has been celebrated in the United States for close to 100 years. But what is it, exactly, and how did it begin? In the years after Reconstruction, campaigning for the...