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Black History Month is an annual observance originating in the United States, where it is also known as African-American History Month and was formerly known as Negro History Month before 1976. It began as a way of remembering important people and events in the history of the African diaspora , initially lasting a week before becoming a month ...
National Bike Month. National Military Appreciation Month. National Foster Care Month [26] National Guide Dog Month (2008, 2009) National Pet Month (United States) National Smile Month (United Kingdom, May and June) National Stroke Awareness Month. South Asian Heritage Month (Ontario, Canada) Zombie Awareness Month.
Then, in 1970, Negro History Week evolved into Black History Month where a focused study of African Americans took place during the full month of February on many college campuses. It became ...
February: Black History Month: Black Students Union: 1970: February in the United States and Canada, October in the United Kingdom and Ireland June: African-American Music Appreciation Month: 1979: December 26 to January 1: Kwanzaa: 1966
Black History Month Colors. When the calendar flips to February 1, there's a noticeable shift in the air as red, black and green colors grace mugs and journals in your go-to store.
This year's Black History Month has the theme "African Americans and the Arts." The ASALH shares , "African American art is infused with African, Caribbean, and the Black American lived experiences.
It’s February, which means it’s officially Black History Month!While many rightfully give side-eye to the fact that there are only 28 (or sometimes 29) days to celebrate the achievements of ...
By the early 20th century, black communities were annually celebrating Lincoln's birthday in conjunction with the birthday of former slave and abolitionist Frederick Douglass on February 14. The precursor to Black History Month was created in 1926 when historian Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History ...