WASHINGTON (AP) — Beginning Feb. 1, schools, museums and communities across the nation will mark the start of Black History Month –- a celebration of Black history, culture and education. The history ...
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 young ...
The origins of Black History Month date back to 1926. The precursor to Black History Month was created in 1926, when the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History declared the second week of ...