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How Black History Month became a national celebration of Black Americans' accomplishments
INSIDER via Yahoo News· 1 year agoBlack History Month recognizes the achievements of Black Americans to US history, including Martin...
Honoring Black History: Carter G. Woodson
WJBF Augusta via Yahoo News· 4 months agoWJBF – Did you know that Black History Month was originally just a week? Dr. Carter G. Woodson, known as the “Father of Black History,” started the first Negro History Week in 1926. It grew ...
What you need to know about the origins of Black History Month
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 4 months agoBlack History Month is considered one of the nation’s oldest organized history celebrations, and has...
Why is Black History Month in February, the shortest month of the year?
The Florida Times-Union via Yahoo News· 4 months ago"Black History Month is in the shortest month of the year, and the coldest," comedian Chris Rock...
Opinion: Black History Month is a century-old relic — one we still desperately need
Los Angeles Times Opinion via Yahoo News· 1 year agoPresident Reagan unveils a postage stamp of scholar Carter G. Woodson in observance of Black history...
This Black History Month, learn the holiday’s origins and its NC history roots
Raleigh News and Observer via AOL· 1 year agoBlack History Month began over 100 years ago with a weeklong celebration. It was called “Negro...
Here's Why Black History Month Falls in February
Good Housekeeping via Yahoo News· 1 year agoIt’s easy for many African Americans to take Black History Month for granted. Yet, Black History Month’s presence is as constant and steady as choir...
It's Black History Month. Here are 7 Black-owned small businesses on the South Shore
Patriot Ledger via Yahoo News· 3 months agoFebruary is nationally recognized as Black History Month, a time to celebrate the achievements and...
5 books for young Arizona readers to learn Black history all year long
AZCentral | The Arizona Republic via Yahoo News· 12 months agoWhen Black scholar Carter G. Woodson was barred from attending the American Historical Association...
Why study Black history? Because it is American history
Erie Times News via Yahoo News· 4 months agoCarter G. Woodson (1) is considered the Father of Black History. One of his primary purposes for...