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February is Black History Month

 

February marks Black History Month, a tradition that got its start in the Jim Crow era and was officially recognized in 1976 as part of the nation's bicentennial celebrations. Black History Month is an opportunity to honor the contributions that African Americans have made and to recognize their sacrifices.

Black History Month originated as Negro History week in 1926 by Carter G. Woodson. The celebration highlighted Black Americans' history, lives, and contributions. In 1976, Negro History Week expanded to the month-long celebration we observe today.

Woodson, an African American historian who graduated with a Ph.D. from Harvard, founded the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH). The ASALH now leads nationwide Black History Month celebrations and establishes its themes.
 
Today Black History Month continues the discussion of Black people and their contributions through activities such as museum exhibits and film screenings, and by encouraging the study of achievements by African Americans year-round.
 
If you'd like more information about Black History Month, there are some great resources to learn more.  Here are a couple of links to get you started:
 
https://www.bestcolleges.com/blog/black-history-month-facts/
https://asalh.org/about-us/about-black-history-month/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_History_Month
 
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