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 ...

Saturday marks the start of Black History Month, a time to honor Black people and the Black experience. And while Black History celebrations have been held for decades, some people may not realize ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Why is Black History Month celebrated in the shortest month of the year? It’s not a conspiracy to shortchange Black Americans in days of celebrating. Here's how it got its start. The observation ...

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 ...

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

"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." ...

Black personalities ... significant examples of African American and Irish collaboration was legendary abolitionist Frederick Douglass’ transformational four-month trip to Ireland in 1845.

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 ...