Some may wonder why February, the shortest month of the year, was chosen to be the month to celebrate Black history. Here is the origin of Black History Month and how it is celebrated each year.

The annual celebration started out in 1926 as Negro History Week and expanded to Black History Month in the 1970s. This year celebrates "African Americans and the Arts." ...

The month-long commemoration created to reflect on the past, acknowledge the continued struggle for racial justice and draw inspiration from the achievements of African Americans begins on ...

Black History Month was recognized nationally in 1976, when President Gerald Ford designated the month as a time for the public to honor the contributions of Black Americans, according to the museum.

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 — UTSA will commemorate Black History Month throughout February through more than two dozen events celebrating the history, lives and culture of African Americans. Organized by a ...

February is Black History Month, and Boston has many ways of celebrating Black heritage across the city. Ahead, discover ways to celebrate Black history in February and throughout the year.

The African American Museum, Dallas will host several Black History Month events, and several exhibits, including "The Souls of Black Folks," which is one of the largest permanent collections of ...

More than 30 local organizations have partnered to present an impactful Black History Month celebration for February, with details announced during Monday’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast ...

The Dock Bookshop is partnering with the African American Museum to present the African American Read-In on Feb. 15.(Anja Schlein / Special Contributor) February is Black History Month. Recognized ...

*Black History Month, celebrated every February in the United States, stands as a poignant reminder of the rich legacy, cultural contributions, and historical struggles of African Americans ...

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.

February is Black History Month and it pays tribute to the achievements of African Americans throughout U.S. history. It has been celebrated since 1976, but actually started back in 1926 with ...