President Gerald R. Ford recognized Black History Month on Feb. 10, 1976, according to the National Archives. A decade later, President Ronald Reagan issued Proclamation 5443, ...

Black History Month wasn't always a monthlong celebration. In February 1926, historian and author Carter G. Woodson created Negro History Week.

When is Black History Month? The celebration, which does not have to be confined to a single month, is typically observed Feb. 1 through the end of the month.

F ebruary 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 ...

Initially only a week-long, Black History Month was created to ensure Black history would not be forgotten. Carter G. Woodson, a Black historian and founder of the Association for the Study of African ...

There’s a little more than a week left in Black History Month 2025.. Where did the time go? It doesn’t help that the U.S. observation is in a month with only 28 days.

February is Black History Month. After originating in the United States, the celebration is now observed in several countries around the world, including the United Kingdom and Ireland, at ...

February is Black History Month, a time the country highlights and celebrates the accomplishments of Black Americans. Here's what to know for 2025.

A complete list of Black History Month library events can be found on aacpl.net; there are 25 events as of Friday evening. Other centers of history and art in the county will also have special events.

Yes, "Black History Month" is trending on Google. It was not a surprise when the Department of Defense announced on Friday that it would no longer host celebrations or events related to cultural ...