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  2. Commemorative month - Wikipedia

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    The first commemorative month was the US Black History Month, which first was commemorated at Kent State University from January 2 to February 28, 1970, [2] and recognized by President Gerald Ford in 1976, during the celebration of the United States Bicentennial. [3] The observance had begun at a smaller scale in 1926 as "Negro History Week".

  3. Black History Month - Wikipedia

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    Black History Month is an annually observed commemorative month originating in the United States, where it is also known as African-American History Month. [4] It began as a way of remembering important people and events in the history of the African diaspora, initially lasting a week before becoming a month-long observation since 1970. [5]

  4. Akyaaba Addai-Sebo - Wikipedia

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    Born and raised in Ghana, Addai-Sebo was part of Kwame Nkrumah's Young Pioneers Movement. [3] [4] His education took him to the United States in the 1970s, [4] [5] where he was active when "Negro History Week" became "Black History Month", [6] and witnessed how its national annual observance renewed a sense of pride in African-American children. [4]

  5. Here's Why Black History Month Falls in February - AOL

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    Black History Month began in 1926 as just a week-long observance, then expanded into a month-long celebration in 1976.

  6. Why do we celebrate Black History Month in February? - AOL

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    Black History Month's origins date back to 1915 when historian Carter G. Woodson founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History.

  7. List of African-American activists - Wikipedia

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    Slavery in the colonial history of the US; Revolutionary War; Antebellum period; Slavery and military history during the Civil War; Reconstruction era. Politicians; Juneteenth; Civil rights movement (1865–1896) Jim Crow era (1896–1954) Civil rights movement (1954–1968) Black power movement; Post–civil rights era; Aspects; Agriculture ...

  8. Here's What the Black History Month Colors Are and What They Mean

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    As noted by ASALH's official website, the theme for Black History Month 2023 is Black Resistance, which emphasizes the "ongoing oppression" of Black people throughout American history.

  9. List of African-American holidays - Wikipedia

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    Black History Month: Black Students Union: 1970: February in the United States and Canada, October in the United Kingdom and Ireland June: African-American Music Appreciation Month: 1979: December 26 to January 1: Kwanzaa: 1966