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 ...

Black History Month is celebrated every February in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. The 2025 Black History Month theme is African Americans and Labor, focusing on the significant ...

Observed during the month of February, Black History Month celebrates the achievements and contributions of Black people, history and culture. From civil rights heroes to athletes to inventors ...

Armstrong, recognizing the historical significance of the month, said, “Since 1976, every U.S. president has designated the month of February as Black History and Heritage Month.” He talked ...

Congress passes the first Fugi­tive Slave Law. The law made it easier for a slave owner to re-take control of a slave who had ...

Black History Month is celebrated in Athens through events like “Heroes in Color” at the Athena Cinema and the Black Student ...