Often called the "Father of Black History," Virginia native and scholar Carter G. Woodson started Negro History Week in ...

Black History Month was recognized nationally in 1976, when President Gerald Ford designated the month as a time for the ...

Black History Month celebrates the achievements of African Americans, but also the strangers who showed up as friends.

Thoughtful resources combined with experiential learning guide students to engage with important events in our country’s past ...

WASHINGTON ‒ With some Black History Month activities being scaled back by the federal government, history and education organizations are ramping up efforts to fill the void. “We are stepping ...

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Carolyn Wallace is adamant that opportunities to learn black history need to be ongoing, not merely boxed in the confines of ...

Saturday marks the start of Black History Month, a time to honor Black people and the Black experience. And while Black History celebrations have been held for decades, some people may not realize how ...

The roots of Black History Month and a look at the people who made it what it is today. Anne Applebaum tells Stephanie Ruhle she believes Elon Musk is attempting to change our government to one where ...

Since 1976, February has been officially known as Black History Month – a time to remember our struggle and celebrate all the amazing contributions Black people have made to everything from ...

Google Calendar has removed cultural celebrations like Black History Month, Women’s History Month and Pride Month as President Trump cracks down on diversity, equity and inclusion policies.

The origin of the month-long commemoration known as Black History Month goes back almost a century ago. For those who don't know the history, some may wonder why Black history is recognized in ...