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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 ]
In February 2023, the Pan-African flag was flown over the Denver Federal Center to commemorate Black History Month, which was the first time that flag was flown over any federal building. [19] In Martinique , a new flag was raised which symbolises the same ties to Africa .
The idea of an annual Black History Month theme has been around since the introduction of Negro History Week. Since 1976, each president has endorsed a specific theme for the month.
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
It's Black History Month 2024. The month-long celebration is a chance to acknowledge the historic achievements of Black Americans and to highlight their undeniable impact on American history. Game ...
"The idea is that Black History Month sets the tone for the entire year and that Black History must be reflected in the American curriculum across the country beyond the month of February and ...
Black History Month began in 1926 as just a week-long observance, then expanded into a month-long celebration in 1976.
February – Black History Month is founded by Carter Woodson's Association for the Study of Afro-American Life and History. The novel Roots: The Saga of an American Family by Alex Haley is published. 1977. Combahee River Collective, a Black feminist group, publishes the Combahee River Collective Statement.