Black History Month, also known as African-American History Month in America. source
Black History Month, also known as African-American History Month in America.
Black History Month is an annual observance in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom for remembrance of important people. source
Black History Month is an annual observance in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom for remembrance of important people.
Black History Monthis celebrated annually in the United States and Canada in February, and the United Kingdom in October. source
Black History Monthis celebrated annually in the United States and Canada in February, and the United Kingdom in October.
The precursor to Black History Month was created in 1926 in the United States. source
The precursor to Black History Month was created in 1926 in the United States.
It prompted the creation of black history clubs, an increase in interest among teachers, and interest from progressive whites. source
It prompted the creation of black history clubs, an increase in interest among teachers, and interest from progressive whites.
On 21 February 2016, 106-year Washington D.C. resident and school volunteer Virginia McLaurin visited the White House as part of Black History Month. source
On 21 February 2016, 106-year Washington D.C. resident and school volunteer Virginia McLaurin visited the White House as part of Black History Month.
Black History Month was first proposed by Black educators and the Black United Students at Kent State University in February 1969. source
Black History Month was first proposed by Black educators and the Black United Students at Kent State University in February 1969.
The first celebration of Black History Month took place at Kent State one year later, in February 1970. source
The first celebration of Black History Month took place at Kent State one year later, in February 1970.
Six years later Black History Month was being celebrated all across the country in educational institutions,centers of Black culture and community centers. source
Six years later Black History Month was being celebrated all across the country in educational institutions,centers of Black culture and community centers.
President Gerald Ford recognized Black History Month, during the celebration of the United States Bicentennial. source
President Gerald Ford recognized Black History Month, during the celebration of the United States Bicentennial.
Black History Month was first celebrated in the United Kingdom in 1987. source
Black History Month was first celebrated in the United Kingdom in 1987.
Black History Month was organized through the leadership of Ghanaian analyst Akyaaba Addai-Sebo. source
Black History Month was organized through the leadership of Ghanaian analyst Akyaaba Addai-Sebo.
Black History Month was first celebrated in London. source
Black History Month was first celebrated in London.
In 2008, Senator Donald Oliver moved to have the Senate officially recognize Black History Month, which was unanimously approved. source
In 2008, Senator Donald Oliver moved to have the Senate officially recognize Black History Month, which was unanimously approved.
Black History Month often sparks an annual debate about the continued usefulness and fairness of a designated month dedicated to the history of one race. source
Black History Month often sparks an annual debate about the continued usefulness and fairness of a designated month dedicated to the history of one race.
