On February 1, President Trump signed a proclamation declaring February 2017 as National African American History Month, suggesting to some that the official name for the celebratory month is no ...

According to the Library of Congress, the start of Black History Month dates back to 1915, when author and historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson founded the Association for the Study of African American ...

Black History Month kicks off on Feb. 1 to honor the achievements and struggles of African Americans throughout U.S. history. From its early roots to modern day recognition, here's what you need ...

WASHINGTON (WLS) -- President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation honoring February 2017 as National African American History Month, according to the White House press secretary. According to a ...

February marks Black History Month, ... "African American artists have used art to preserve history and community memory as well as for empowerment," the ASALH says of this year's theme.

Each February, the nation celebrates Black History Month, honoring the contributions of African Americans throughout history, and acknowledging the ongoing struggle for racial justice.

Woodson saw from experience that African American ... Ford has issued a statement honoring the spirit of Black History Month and in 1986 the U.S. Congress designated the month of February as ...

February is National African American History Month, an annual celebration of achievements by black Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of African Americans in U.S. History.

Black History Month is a celebration of achievements by African Americans, a time for recognizing their role in U.S. history Published: February 11, 2021 at 8:59 AM Updated: February 1, 2023 at 7: ...

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 ...

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 ...