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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]
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.
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".
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
Morgan Freeman doubled down on his criticism of Black History Month, ... June 17, 2024 at 3:58 PM. Actor Morgan Freeman shared more criticism over Black History Month, which he previously called ...
This is a list of African-American activists [1] covering various areas of activism, but primarily focus on those African Americans who historically and currently have been fighting racism and racial injustice against African Americans.
The years 2020-2022 seem to have flown by in a blur, almost melting into one 36-month year. COVID is still raging, and the country is still falling apart, so we have to find and take our bright ...
Black History Month (United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands) Breast Cancer Awareness Month (United States) Domestic Violence Awareness Month (United States) [42] Filipino American History Month (United States) Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month (United States) LGBT History Month (US and Canada) [43] National Arts & Humanities Month ...