Celebrating Black History Month
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Black History Month
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Also known as African American History Month, the event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. Other countries around the world, including Canada and the United Kingdom, also devote a month to celebrating Black history.
Read more about Black History Month on History.com
Black History Month 2022
February is Black History Month in the U.S., and this year's theme is Black Health and Wellness.
Additional Articles
The Origins Of Black History Month — Texas A&M University Today
Here's the story behind Black History Month — NPR.org
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