It wasn't until the 1970s when Black college students and professors at Kent State University in Ohio pushed to expand Negro History Week to a month Dr. Carter G. Woodson was born the son of ...

When is Black History Month? The celebration, which does not have to be confined to a single month, is typically observed Feb. 1 through the end of the month.

The currency was part of a worksheet titled “History of the N-Word,” and contained warnings that some of the language could be offensive to children.

A worksheet depicting this fictitious money was handed out to Katherine Albiani Middle School students in late February for Black History Month.

President Donald Trump honored Black History Month with a reception at the White House on Thursday where he talked about all of the statues of Black American heroes he plans to put in a planned ...

In recognition of Black History Month, we have gathered a selection of books by Black authors and about Black lives that were published this February and reviewed in Publishers Weekly.. Among the ...

There’s a little more than a week left in Black History Month 2025.. Where did the time go? It doesn’t help that the U.S. observation is in a month with only 28 days.

There’s a little more than a week left in Black History Month 2025.. Where did the time go? It doesn’t help that the U.S. observation is in a month with only 28 days.

Initially only a week-long, Black History Month was created to ensure Black history would not be forgotten. Carter G. Woodson, a Black historian and founder of the Association for the Study of African ...

Black History Month started as “Negro History Week” in 1926, instituted by historian Carter G. Woodson’s Association for the Study of Negro Life and History. The week’s purpose was to recognize the ...

Malcolm X is a great purposeful watch for Black History Month. Dear White People . Dear White People, directed and written by Justin Simien, debuted in October 2014.

Black History Month is a time for everyone to celebrate and learn more about Black history and the achievements of Black Americans. Schools from K-12 to universities devote time for all students ...