Black History Month 2025

What to know about why Black History Month was created
Black History Month was recognized nationally in 1976, when President Gerald Ford designated the month as a time for the public to honor the contributions of Black Americans, according to the museum. The month has since inspired other groups and an appreciation of multicultural backgrounds.
Black History Month starts Saturday. Here's the history behind the month-long celebration
Often called the "Father of Black History," Virginia native and scholar Carter G. Woodson started Negro History Week in February of 1926.
What is Black History Month, and why is it important?
February is Black History Month, a time the country highlights and celebrates the accomplishments of Black Americans. And the fact that Black history is part of America's history is important for all Americans to know,
Black History Month explained: Its origins, celebrations and myths
Black History Month, a celebration of Black history, culture and education, kicks off on Feb. 1. Historian and author Carter G.
Why is Black History Month in February? History, theme and how to celebrate in Texas
While Black History Month is commemorated in February, celebrating and learning more about the history doesn't have to stop there. There are several places in Texas to educate yourself about Black history. Here is a list of places throughout Texas where you can learn and behold Black History Month and beyond.
Black Month History in Canada - 2025 Edition
Carl Cadogan, chair of the London Black Heritage Council, in front of the former site of London's fugitive slave chapel in 2022. Cadogan will hold a teaching about the chapel during one of many events being held in London for Black History Month. (Michelle Both/CBC)
Statement by the Prime Minister on Black History Month
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Black History Month: “Today marks the beginning of Black History Month – an opportunity to honour the culture, resilience, and achievements of Black Canadians.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH FEATURE: Gates Bar-B-Q
In honor of Black History Month, each week we're profiling the cultural impact Black history has had in Kansas City. This Week, the legacy that's Gates Bar-B-Q. Visit GatesBBQ.com for more. Our Black History Month Features are sponsored by Samuel U.
How to celebrate Black History Month in SLC
February is Black History Month, and there are lots of ways to observe and reflect in Salt Lake. 🎥 Ava DuVernay's "Origin": See and discuss the film at Westminster University on Feb. 19. When: Panel at 5:30pm,
Where to experience Black History Month in Michigan: museums, art, music
What is Black History Month? Black History Month grew out of an effort to honor the most important people in the history of Black emancipation in the United States, according to t
Amid Trump’s Anti-Diversity Effort, Black History Month Takes On New Meaning
Feb. 1 marks the first day of Black History Month, and suddenly the study of the Black experience may feel like an act of ...
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TidalWave Comics honors Black History Month with new biographical releases
Senior Sports Reporter Noral Parham III sits down with Darren G. Davis to dicuss TidalWave Comics' releases for Black History ...
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Black History month: Highlighting local Black owned businesses around the Coachella Valley
February is Black History Month, a time to reflect and honor the achievements and contributions of the Black community around ...