Feb. is Black History Month

‘African Americans and Labor’: Honoring Black History Month in 2025
The Association for the Study of African American Life and History has named the theme for this Black History Month.
The Origins Of Black History Month: Celebrations Continue Today
Black History Month started as "Negro History Week" in February 1926 as a way to chronicle the accomplishments of African Americans in the aftermath of slavery.
African Marketplace opens Valley’s celebration of Black History Month
Carolyn Wallace is adamant that opportunities to learn black history need to be ongoing, not merely boxed in the confines of a 28-day space. “Regardless of what black history exists, it’s 365/24/7,” Wallace,
Why is Black History Month in February? History, theme and how to celebrate in Texas
For those who don't know the history, some may wonder why Black history is recognized in February, the shortest month of the year. Here are the origins of Black History Month, including the history associated with Texas.
February is Black History Month
February is “Black History Month”, and people join together in paying tribute to the generations of African Americans who struggled with adversity to achieve their right to full independence in
Black History Month Facts You Probably Didn't Learn in School
As conservatives try to change how history is taught in our schools, here are some Black history facts you should know.
First African American Cardinal to serve as guest homilist at Black History Month Jubilee Mass in Newark
Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory, retiring Archbishop of Washington, D.C., will join Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, Archbishop of Newark ...
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This Black History Month, remember the shared struggle of African Americans | Letter
Hector McDaniel of the Stark NAACP writes about the shared African experience of persistence and faith through hardship.
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Black History Month Minute: The All-Important Grio
Griots are valued storytellers tasked with maintaining a tradition of oral history, most prominent in parts of West Africa.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: African spirit and culture shaped American music and instruments
Enslaved Africans seeking to reconnect with their lost cultural traditions brought African concepts to instruments in the ...
History Today: How Elizabeth unexpectedly became Queen on African soil
King George VI died in his sleep. It was a defining moment in the British monarchy. Princess Elizabeth, then 25, was in Kenya. She would return as Queen Elizabeth II ...
African American Expressions Unveils New Black History Catalog
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA / ACCESS Newswire / 3, 2025 / African American Expressions (AAE) is proud to launch its new Black ...
UNO kicks off Black History Month with West African celebration event
Students of every background experienced a little bit of West African culture through food, music and dancing.
Historical Society of Harford County exhibition celebrates African American history
Visitors are encouraged to share their photos and stories in the exhibition’s virtual galleries to continue the historical ...
Black History Month: Pan African Film Festival 2025
It’s Black History Month. Gayle Anderson reports The Pan African Film & Arts Festival begins Tuesday, February 4th at the ...