FAQ: Everything you need to know about Black History Month
February is Black History Month, an annual observance dedicated to recognizing the triumphs and struggles of African Americans and the greater Black experience throughout U.S. history.
Throughout the month, we'll be updating this FAQ with answers to some of your most commonly asked questions about Black History Month, including where to find events and more. Be sure to bookmark this page and check back later for updates.Black History Month is an annual celebration during the month of February to commemorate the achievements and contributions to U.S. history by African Americans.In 1926, Dr. Carter G.
Six years after that, President Gerald Ford formally recognized Black History Month during the U.S. Bicentennial., Dr. Carter G. Woodson chose a week in February because of Abraham Lincoln, whose birthday was February 12, and Frederick Douglass, who celebrated his birthday on February 14.Black History Month has received formal recognition from the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Canada and most recently the Republic of Ireland.
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