But Hayes argued that the month isn't just about celebrating African-American history, but Black history as a whole. "I think that there is this desire to make this point that African-American ...

Every Black History Month and Juneteenth, pioneers in African American history are often mentioned like Dr. Martin Luther ...

February is Black History Month and it pays tribute to the achievements of African Americans throughout U.S. history. It has been celebrated since 1976, but actually started back in 1926 with ...

Woodson chose February because the month coincides with the “birthdays of two great Americans who played a role in shaping Black history,” according to the ASALH website. Those two great ...

And the fact that Black history is part of America's history is important for all Americans to know, learn about, and understand. RELATED : Watch the 40th Annual Kingdom Day Parade on Feb. 17 ...

"There's only one history in this country and that's American History. There's no such thing as Black history there's no such thing as white history, it's our history." ...

The theme for Black History Month 2025 is African Americans and Labor. President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month in 1976 when he called for the public to “seize the ...

In 2023, he referred to Black History Month as an “insult” along with “African-American.” I don’t subscribe to that title,” Freeman said. “Black people have had different titles all ...

The Dock Bookshop is partnering with the African American Museum to present the African American Read-In on Feb. 15.(Anja Schlein / Special Contributor) February is Black History Month. Recognized ...