Black History Month, a tradition in the United States since its formal establishment in 1976, honors the contributions of Black Americans to the nation’s history and culture.

Since their founding in 1990, African American Read-Ins have become a Black History Month tradition at school and community gatherings nationwide.

Who is famous in Black History Month? Many famous figures are celebrated during Black History Month, including Martin Luther King Jr., Harriet Tubman, Barack Obama, Maya Angelou, and Malcolm X.

So Black History Month has technically not been "canceled" by Trump's administration, although festivities would have gone on in churches and community centers if it had been.

President Trump welcomed celebrities and voters alike to the White House on Thursday for an event celebrating Black History Month. Flanked by golfer Tiger Woods and Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Trump ...

Cari Bartholomew performs a reenactment of Elizabeth Freeman during a Black History Month event at Faith Baptist Church in Layton on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025.

During Black History Month, remember stories of Black athletes who influenced America From Jesse Owens, Jackie Robinson and Muhammad Ali to Colin Kaepernick, the achievements of Black athletes ...

Several schools in the Coastal Bend are recognizing Black History Month. On Wednesday, students from the School of Science and Technology dressed up as famous black figures throughout history.

Inside the gym at Hamilton, there are students representing several famous people, from Simone Biles to Frederick Douglass, for Black History Month. In part of the celebration, the fifth grade is ...

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