Black History Month is an entire month devoted to putting a spotlight on African Americans who have made contributions to our country. Originally, it was seen as a way of teaching students and ...

Check out this list of Black History Month people of note. Pictured: Civil Rights Icon Claudette Colvin. | MONTGOMERY, AL - OCTOBER 26: Claudette Colvin, 82, speaks alongside Civil rights attorney ...

Each year, Black History Month reminds us to do something we rarely do as a society: remember (or learn for the first time) and reflect on the truly breathtaking contributions of Black people over the ...

The origins of the month Black History Month wasn't always a monthlong celebration. In February 1926, historian and author Carter G. Woodson created Negro History Week.

WASHINGTON – Beginning Feb. 1, schools, museums and communities across the nation will mark the start of Black History Month –- a celebration of Black history, culture and education.

As noted by ASALH's official website, the theme for Black History Month 2023 is Black Resistance, which emphasizes the "ongoing oppression" of Black people throughout American history.

Initially only a week-long, Black History Month was created to ensure Black history would not be forgotten. Carter G. Woodson, a Black historian and founder of the Association for the Study of African ...

Each February, the U.S. marks Black History Month honoring contributions African-Americans made throughout history. Since then, statistics show African-Americans continuing to make progress on ...

Black History Month is an amazing space to celebrate a people that was intentionally harmed for generations, and yet still led movements, created inventions, and existed graciously through it all.” ...