Black History Month was recognized nationally in 1976, when President Gerald Ford designated the month as a time for the ...

Often called the "Father of Black History," Virginia native and scholar Carter G. Woodson started Negro History Week in ...

While Black History Month is commemorated in February, celebrating and learning more about the history doesn't have to stop ...

What started out as Negro History Week in 1926 has evolved into a month-long celebration. Now, Black History Month is ...

The president issued a proclamation recognizing February 2025 as Black History Month. But one race equity expert has ...

February is Black History Month, and St. Louis is dedicated to preserving and sharing stories of African Americans who helped ...

February is Black History Month, a time the country highlights and celebrates the ... Dr. Muhammed, a professor of history, ...

Myths around Black History Month continue, Whitehead said, including the idea that the U.S. government purposely chose the shortest month of the year. In reality, Woodson chose February because two ...

This month's book club features Black in Blues by Imani Perry, Gather Me by Glory Edim, and for children Go Forth and Tell by ...

Valentine's Day is on Friday, February 14! The best part is that it falls on the Friday before a long weekend, so make sure ...

Black History Month as a concept is almost 100 years old ... Woodson chose a week in February because the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass were in the same week.

Sheboygan happenings this month include Galentine's speed dating and 'Essence of Our Labor' showcase for Black History Month.