Black History Month
The month of February was chosen to coincide with the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. A wise nation honors and learns from its past.
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It became a month-long celebration in 1976. February marks Black History Month a tribute to African American men and women who have made significant contributions to America and the rest of the world in the fields of science. Although Black History Month is observed each February in the United States many people are not familiar with how or why it was created.
For more virtual holidays to celebrate in February check out our lists of virtual Valentines Day ideas and Presidents Day leadership quotes. Origins of Black History Month ASALH The Founders of Black History Month. Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in US.
To understand Black History Month you have to look back to early 20th-century historian Carter G. Woodson proclaimed that Negro History Week should always occur in the second week of February between the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. Black History Month which is celebrated each year during February is a chance for Americans to learn details of their nations history that unfortunately are far too often neglected and pushed to the wayside.
Since 1976 every American president has proclaimed February as Black History Month. An alumnus of the University of Chicago with many friends in the city Carter G. To participate in a national celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of emancipation sponsored by.
Black History Month offers the chance to interact around a highly meaningful topic and promotes positive culture throughout virtual organizations. Despite its forerunner Negro History Week originating all the way back in 1926 Black History Month as we know it today didnt become nationally recognized until the 1970s. As the saying goes black history is American history and its a varied and rich history.
Black History Month. The story of Black History Month begins in Chicago during the summer of 1915. Black History Month began as Negro History Week which was created in 1926 by Carter G.
February is dedicated as Black History Month honoring the triumphs and struggles of African Americans throughout US. Woodson a noted African American historian scholar educator and publisher.
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