Why is Black History Month in February?
The origin of Black History Month in America goes back more than 100 years. Some may wonder why February, the shortest month of the year, was chosen to be the month to celebrate Black history. Here is the origin of Black History Month and how it is celebrated each year.
Why is Black History Month the shortest month of the year? Why is it cut from Google Calendar?
Why is Black History Month in February? The commemoration of important Black Americans and events happens largely during the shortest month of the year.
Black History Month resolutions passed Assembly without challenges
Rep. Supreme Moore Omokunde said the month is about recognizing the Black history people should learn year round, not just for one month.
LI Black History Month events: Feb. 16-23
Teen artists showcase their talent and creativity by displaying flower silhouettes, neon acrylic artwork inspired by the artist Derrick Adams and watercolor artwork inspired by artist Lorna Simpson, on display during library hours through Feb. 28, Brentwood Public Library, 34 Second Ave., free, brentwoodnylibrary.org, 631-273-7883.
Trump Administration Gives Update on Black History Month After Anti-DEI Order
A Republican strategist said Trump risked destroying "the very coalition he so marvelously brought to the table in November."
White House will celebrate Black History Month as some government agencies skip after anti-DEI order
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration will celebrate Black History Month at the White House on Thursday, preserving a tradition at the same time that President Donald Trump’s executive order ending the federal government’s diversity, equity and inclusion programs has disrupted its observance elsewhere.
Black History Month about celebrating and teaching
Organizations and communities across the nation are celebrating Black History Month, not just to celebrate Black history, to be teach it and its importance.
Trump thanks Black Americans for electing him in Black History Month remarks
President Trump welcomed celebrities and voters alike to the White House on Thursday for an event celebrating Black History Month. Flanked by golfer Tiger Woods and Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.),
Trump’s Black History Month Event Sparks Backlash Over Rumored Guest List
The Trump administration’s Black History Month celebration has sparked backlash, with critics calling out the event’s guest list.
President Trump celebrates Black History Month after abolishing diversity programs
Trump told a cheering crowd that he was fighting 'for Black Americans and all Americans' at a Black History Month reception at the White House.
Brooks: America doesn’t need government’s OK to celebrate Black History Month
Famous names and famous firsts make it into the history books. The ones who lead the marches and make the speeches to the faceless crowds. But it’s the faces in the crowd who make history. If you ask historian Yohuru Williams which stories inspire him during Black History Month,
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Black history is a lesson in labor
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Google Calendar removes default references for Pride, Black History Month, others
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KCAU 9’s Honoring Black History special
KCAU 9 is celebrating the highlighting Siouxland's African-American history-makers of Siouxland, both past and present with a ...
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The father of Black History is from Central Virginia
February is Black History Month — but where did the concept come from? The answer is right here in Central Virginia.